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NCT01820286 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Positive Psychology for Mood Disorders
A NA study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 25
- Enrollment target
NCT01820286: Completed NA study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT01820286 is a NA study that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01820286, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 25 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The investigators are doing this study to see if "positive psychology" can help adults with depression or bipolar disorder. Positive psychology involves exercises-short tasks-that try to increase good feelings and emotions, like optimism, happiness, personal strengths, and well-being. Positive psychology exercises might include imagining a bright future, being grateful for good events, forgiving others, and doing kind acts for others. The investigators want to see if practicing positive psychology exercises after leaving the hospital can increase feelings of hope, optimism, and positive thinking. The investigators are asking you to take part in this research study because you are in the hospital for depression or bipolar disorder. This research study will compare "positive psychology exercises" to "control condition exercises." During the study, you may take part in control condition exercises instead of positive psychology exercises.
Primary Outcome
Feasibility will be measured by: 1. Completion rate of exercises 2. Ease of exercises (rated on a 5-point scale) 3. Helpfulness of exercises (rated on a 5-point scale)
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Positive psychology intervention
- BEHAVIORAL Recollection intervention
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 25 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-06-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01820286 record still lists
NCT01820286 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 25 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Positive psychology intervention is the first listed.
NCT01820286 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01820286 about?
NCT01820286 is a clinical study titled "Positive Psychology for Mood Disorders". The investigators are doing this study to see if "positive psychology" can help adults with depression or bipolar disorder. Positive psychology involves exercises-short tasks-that try to increase good feelings and emotions, like optimism, happiness, personal strengths, and well-being. Positive psyc...
What is the current status of trial NCT01820286?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2013-03. Estimated completion is 2016-06-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01820286?
The interventions under investigation include: Positive psychology intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Recollection intervention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01820286?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01820286's enrollment target sits among peer trials
25 1712th of 2000 higher than 265 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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