Attentional bias modification treatment for depression: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: Theoretical models and empirical research point to negatively biased attention as a maintaining factor in depression. Although preliminary studies suggest experimentally modifying attentional biases (i.e., attentional bias modification; ABM) reduces depression symptoms and depression risk, relatively few rigorous studies with clinical samples have been completed. This clinical trial examines the impact of ABM on a sample of adults (N = 123) with elevated depression severity who also exhibit at least modest levels of negatively biased attention prior to treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to either active ABM, placebo ABM, or an assessment-only control condition. Individuals assigned to ABM will complete 5 trainings per week (2 in-clinic, 3 brief trainings at-home) during a fo

SUBMITTER: Hsu KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6431548 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature