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NCT Number: NCT01117532

Brief Group Intervention Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Depression in College Students

Depression is an important mental health concern in college students. This study will recruit students who test positive for moderate to severe depression on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Subjects will be randomly assigned to either a treatment or a control condition. Those in the treatment group will receive four 90 minute group classes using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to address traumatic memories and other self-identified causes of depression. It will compare them to a no treatment control group.

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Key information

Conditions

Depression Behavior Behavioral Symptoms

Age range

16 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Primary location

College of Science, University of Santo Tomas

Manila, 1015, Philippines

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • A score of 19 or more on the Beck Depression Inventory
  • Currently enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas
  • Able to read, understand, and complete forms

Exclusion criteria

  • None

Treatment and study plan

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

Behavioral

Four 90 minute group therapy classes of this behavioral intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Student scores on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

    Time frame: One month

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Soul Medicine Institute

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Brief Group Intervention Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Depression in College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
May 5, 2010
Registry last updated
Apr 25, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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