Stress Management and Meditative Movements for Asian Americans With Depression and Physical Symptoms
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital
About this trial
Many Asian Americans with depression also struggle with physical symptoms-such as pain, fatigue, or other forms of bodily discomfort-that occur at the same time. Right now, there is no proven treatment that effectively addresses both the depression and these physical symptoms together. This study will test whether it is practical, acceptable, and safe to combine the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) program with meditative movements for people who have both major depression and these distressing physical symptoms.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Self-identify as being of Asian ethnicity
English language proficiency
Be ≥18 years of age
Satisfy DSM-5 criteria for MDD prior to the initiation of the study intervention, as determined by a clinical interview conducted by the Principal Investigator (PI) during screening using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
Disqualifiers
Have a primary psychiatric diagnosis other than MDD
Any history of psychosis, mania, or impulsivity and difficulty relating to people and judged by the clinician not appropriate for group intervention
Active eating disorder or substance use disorder within the last 6 months
Any relevant medical conditions that may be the medical basis of depression including thyroid diseases, epilepsy, history of an abnormal EEG, severe head trauma, or stroke
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Stress Management and Resiliency Training with Qigong/Tai Chi
- Healthy Living Program
Treatment groups
70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov