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NCT05925322 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Brain Changes During Social Reward Psychotherapy for Mid- and Late-Life Suicidality

A NA study of Depression and Major Depressive Disorder, sponsored by Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
128
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05925322: Recruiting NA study of Depression and Major Depressive Disorder, sponsored by Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

NCT05925322 is a NA study of Depression and Major Depressive Disorder that is actively recruiting participants, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University. The registered enrollment target is 128 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (84% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT05925322, a NA study of Depression and Major Depressive Disorder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
128 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The investigators hypothesized that during the 9-week course of Engage \& Connect treatment there will be an increase in brain functions of the Positive Valence System which in turn will lead to reduction in suicidality.

Primary Outcome

Change in resting state fMRI connectivity of functional networks representing structures previously associated with the Positive Valence System (Dorsal anterior cingulate cortex \[dACC\], the Subgenual Anterior Cingulate Cortex \[sgACC\], and the basal forebrain/nucleus accumbens \[NAcc\]). The investigators will also test between-network connectivity between the positive valence system and the default mode-, salience-, and fronto-parietal networks. Functional connectivity within- and between-ne

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL "Engage & Connect" Psychotherapy
  • BEHAVIORAL Symptom Review and Psychoeducation (SRP)

Study Locations (1)

New York

  • Weill Cornell Medicine - New York

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 128 participants
Start Date 2023-09-18
Est. Completion 2028-09-30
Phase NA

What NCT05925322 shows while recruiting

NCT05925322 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 128 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (84% lower).

The record links to 4 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which "Engage & Connect" Psychotherapy is the first listed.

NCT05925322 reports a single indexed study location in New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05925322 about?

NCT05925322 is a clinical study titled "Brain Changes During Social Reward Psychotherapy for Mid- and Late-Life Suicidality". The investigators hypothesized that during the 9-week course of Engage \& Connect treatment there will be an increase in brain functions of the Positive Valence System which in turn will lead to reduction in suicidality.

What is the current status of trial NCT05925322?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 128 participants. The study started on 2023-09-18. Estimated completion is 2028-09-30.

What conditions does trial NCT05925322 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Suicidal Ideation, Depressive Disorder.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05925322?

The interventions under investigation include: "Engage & Connect" Psychotherapy (BEHAVIORAL), Symptom Review and Psychoeducation (SRP) (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05925322?

This trial is sponsored by Weill Medical College of Cornell University, which has 701 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05925322 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT05925322's enrollment target sits among peer trials

128 288th of 679 higher than 391 of 679 other Depression trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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