DepressionEarly Phase 1NCT01117532
Brief Group Intervention Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Depression in College Students
A Early Phase 1 study testing EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) in people with Depression, run by Soul Medicine Institute at 1 site in Philippines.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Depression
- What is being tested?
- EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 70 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePhilippines
- Study dates
- Apr 2010to May 2010
- Phase
- Early Phase 1
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 16 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Philippines1 site
College of Science, University of Santo Tomas
Manila, 1015
About this study
Official title: Brief Group Intervention Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Depression in College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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.
- Conditions
- Depression
- Being tested
- EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
- Keywords
- students,, depression,, group therapy,, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques),, energy psychology
- Medical subject headings
- Depression
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)Behavioural
Four 90 minute group therapy classes of this behavioral intervention
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| EFT | Experimental | Four 90 minute group EFT classes Receives: Behavioral: EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) |
| No Treatment | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Student scores on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Measured: One month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 May 2010 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2010
- Primary completionMay 2010
- Study completionMay 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for DepressionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Early Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Soul Medicine Institute
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01117532
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SMI-DEP-5410
- Status last verified
- Apr 2018
- First submitted
- 4 May 2010
- Last updated
- 25 Apr 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Church D, De Asis MA, Brooks AJ. Brief group intervention using emotional freedom techniques for depression in college students: a randomized controlled trial. Depress Res Treat. 2012;2012:257172. doi: 10.1155/2012/257172. Epub 2012 Jul 17.
PubMed 22848802
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Apr 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Brief Group Intervention Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Depression in College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01117532
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SMI-DEP-5410
- Conditions
- Depression
- Keywords
- students,, depression,, group therapy,, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques),, energy psychology
- Phase
- Early Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Soul Medicine InstituteUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Apr 2010
- Primary completion
- May 2010 (actual)
- Study completion
- May 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 May 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| EFT | Experimental | Behavioral: EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)Four 90 minute group EFT classes |
| No Treatment | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)Four 90 minute group therapy classes of this behavioral intervention | Behavioural | EFT |
Primary outcome
Student scores on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Time frame: One month
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Apr 2018.
- Results publication: PubMed 22848802Church D, De Asis MA, Brooks AJ. Brief group intervention using emotional freedom techniques for depression in college students: a randomized controlled trial. Depress Res Treat. 2012;2012:257172. doi: 10.1155/2012/257172. Epub 2012 Jul 17.
- National Institute for Integrative HealthcareLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Early Phase 1 study testing EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) in people with Depression, run by Soul Medicine Institute at 1 site in Philippines.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Apr 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Philippines. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Early Phase 1 (sometimes called Phase 0) studies give a very small amount of a treatment to a few people, mainly to see how the body handles it.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Student scores on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) (time frame: One month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01117532, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Apr 2018.