RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
Meeting an Unmet Need in Multiple Sclerosis
Meeting an Unmet Need in Multiple Sclerosis (MS): An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Transdiagnostic Psychological Treatment and Its Outcomes
About This Trial
The primary objectives of this study is to examine the efficacy of the Unified Protocol in decreasing depression and anxiety among individuals with MS and the secondary outcomes (e.g., improved well-being, QOL, coping, etc.) that may occur in tandem.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
- 18 years of age or older
- Experiencing significant depression and/or anxiety
- English-speaking
- Able to provide willing to sign a consent form
- Access to the internet
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- History of any other neurological illness (e.g. traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, dementia)
- Current participation in another randomized controlled trial
- Cognitive impairment that would affect my ability to fully participate in the group
- Unable to attend group sessions
- Active participation in another formal clinical group or psychological therapy
- Any other medical or psychological condition that, in the judgement of the investigators, prevents successful participation in the study
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
View original clinical language
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
* 18 years of age or older
* Experiencing significant depression and/or anxiety
* English-speaking
* Able to provide informed consent
* Access to the internet
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of any other neurological illness (e.g. traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, dementia)
* Current participation in another randomized controlled trial
* Cognitive impairment that would affect my ability to fully participate in the group
* Unable to attend group sessions
* Active participation in another formal clinical group or psychological therapy
* Any other medical or psychological condition that, in the judgement of the investigators, prevents successful participation in the study
Treatments Being Tested
BEHAVIORAL
Unified Protocol
The Unified Protocol is a transdiagnostic intervention developed to treat depression and anxiety.
Locations (1)
Kessler Foundation
East Hanover, New Jersey, United States