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Cognitive Behavioral and Faith Fellowship to Improve Thy Health

Cognitive Behavioral and Faith Fellowship to Improve Thy Health (CB-FAITH) - A Feasibility and Acceptability Study

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* self-identify as an African American man or woman
* are ages 18 and older
* have symptoms of major depressive disorder, as evidenced by score of 10 and higher from the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).

Exclusion Criteria:

* major psychotic illnesses, such as schizophrenia;
* current participation in psychotherapy
* current suicidal ideations (trained staff will conduct a suicide risk assessment and facilitate referral for appropriate care).
* Medication stabilization. Eligible participants who report recent changes to their psychiatric medications (i.e., initiation of a new medication, change in dose or type of medication) will delay their study enrollment for a stabilization period of 4 weeks. Baseline data collection will be re-administered
* alcohol or drug dependence - those with alcohol or other drug dependence who have been clean and sober for 3 months will not be excluded

About the study

Investigators will examine the efficacy of a faith-based depression intervention, in reducing symptoms of depression among African American adults in Wisconsin. Twelve church groups, each with 10 people (N=120) will be invited to participate. This intervention will be the first evidence-based, faith-based intervention designed for African Americans if validated.

What is being tested

• Cognitive Behavioral Faith Fellowship to Improve Thy Health (CB-FAITH) (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison · Participants: 50 · Started: Oct 8, 2024

Contact the study team

• Earlise Ward, PhD · Phone: 608/263-0745

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06292637

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Depression

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.