Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Improving Adherence to Homework During Therapy

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to expand Adhere.ly- a simple, HIPAA-compliant, web-based platform to help therapists engage clients in practicing therapeutic skills between sessions (homework) during mental health treatment by conducting a trial comparing standard therapy to therapy enhanced with Adhere.ly.

Conditions

Anxiety
Depression
Depression/Anxiety

Eligibility

Eligible Ages: Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Inclusion Criteria

Providers: - English-speaking - Mental health providers who have obtained at least a master's degree in social work, counseling, clinical psychology, or related field - Carry active mental health treatment caseloads in the U.S. - Have a laptop, tablet, or smartphone with internet access Clients: - English-speaking - Treatment-seeking adults ≥18 year - Clinically elevated anxiety and depression as indicated by a score ≥10 on the GAD-7 and/or PHQ-8 - Have a laptop, tablet, or smartphone with internet access

Exclusion Criteria

Client with self-reported: - Active psychotic symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusions) - Significant cognitive disability, developmental delays, or pervasive developmental disorder.

Study Design

Phase: N/A
Study Type: Interventional
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)

Arm Groups

Arm	Description	Assigned Intervention
Active Comparator Therapy	Standard regular therapy.	Behavioral: Therapy The standard of care procedures for adults with clinically elevated anxiety and/or depression from their mental health provider. Behavioral: Therapy + Adhere.ly Participants receive therapy as usual enhanced with a simple, HIPAA-compliant, web-based application to help mental health providers implement homework during therapy for adults with elevated anxiety and/or depression. The three major components of the app help providers to (1) Practice interactive, digitized therapeutic exercises with patients in-session; (2) Remind patients to practice exercises for homework, and (3) Review homework during the next session.
Experimental Therapy + Adhere.ly	Standard regular therapy, enhanced with Adhere.ly	Behavioral: Therapy + Adhere.ly Participants receive therapy as usual enhanced with a simple, HIPAA-compliant, web-based application to help mental health providers implement homework during therapy for adults with elevated anxiety and/or depression. The three major components of the app help providers to (1) Practice interactive, digitized therapeutic exercises with patients in-session; (2) Remind patients to practice exercises for homework, and (3) Review homework during the next session.

Recruiting Locations

More Details

Status: Recruiting
Sponsor: University of South Florida

Study Contact

Brian E Bunnell, PhD
8139748607
bbunnell@usf.edu

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