๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-20

Positive Affect Treatment for Spanish-Speaking Individuals (NCT07493369)

Positive Affect Treatment for Spanish-speaking Individuals With Depression and Anxiety: An Uncontrolled Pilot Trial

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Southern Methodist University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of Positive Affect Treatment (PAT) in a Spanish-speaking population. PAT is a psychotherapy specifically aimed at enhancing reward sensitivity in individuals with low positive affect (a core feature of anhedonia) in the context of depression or anxiety. Target enrollment is 12 participants with low positive affect and depression or anxiety and impaired functioning, between the ages of 18 and 65 years. Participants will complete psychiatric assessments and self-report questionnaires as part of the study. The total length of participation is around 4 months.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Southern Methodist University โ€” Dallas, Texas

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Positive Affect Treatment (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Southern Methodist University โ€” Dallas, Texas

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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