Efficacy of attention bias modification training for depressed adults: a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study examined the efficacy of attention bias modification training (ABMT) for the treatment of depression.

Methods

In this randomized clinical trial, 145 adults (77% female, 62% white) with at least moderate depression severity [i.e. self-reported Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS-SR) ⩾13] and a negative attention bias were randomized to active ABMT, sham ABMT, or assessments only. The training consisted of two in-clinic and three (brief) at-home ABMT sessions per week for 4 weeks (2224 training trials total). The pre-registered primary outcome was change in QIDS-SR. Secondary outcomes were the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HRSD) and anhedonic depression and anxious arousal from the Mood and Anxiety Symptom Questionnaire (MASQ).

SUBMITTER: Hsu KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8464627 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature