High anxious/depressive adults
Conditions
Interventions
cognitive bias modification program (8 sessions/month)
non-cognitive bias modification program (8 sessions/month)
Sponsors
Kitasato University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants who score 1SD or more on a neurotic personality-related trait questionnaire.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The following participants are excluded: (1) those who have current Axis-I psychiatric disorders or substance-abuse history as determined by a structured clinical interview, (2) major medical illnesses including neurological diseases, (3) metal embedded in the body or medical appliance attached to the body, (4) history of brain injury or trauma with loss of consciousness over 10 minutes or more, (5) regular use of cold medicine, (6) excessive intake of caffeine or tobacco, (7) regular intake of psychotropics, steroids, or opioids within the previous 30 days or during the study period, and (8) those who received psychotherapy or counselling within the previous 30 days or will receive either of them during the study period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anxiety and depressive personality traits | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stress-related symptoms including anxiety and depression, memory biases, and stress hormone cortisol | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactYuko Hakamata
National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry National Institute of Mental Health
Outcome results
None listed