Cognitive Control Training for Depression
Depression
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Depression focused on measuring Depressed mood
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- BU students and local community members.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Familiarity with a computer keyboard.
- BDI-II score ≥ 17
Exclusion Criteria:
- BDI-II score < 17, or > 35
Sites / Locations
- Boston University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Peripheral Vision Task
Cognitive Control Training
During this task participants viewed a circular array of 15 discs and were asked to move their attention, but not their eyes, clockwise around the array while auditory tones were presented. Following the presentation of a distinct target tone, the discs changed color and participants reported the color of the disc by pressing a designated button on the keyboard. This task was developed to be a non-active control condition, targeting visual and occipital areas of the brain, and therefore allows us to discriminate between the effects of completing a computer-based task from interventions that specifically target the PFC.
Cognitive Control Training (CCT) A modified version of the Paced Auditory Serial Addition Task (PASAT) and the Attention Control Intervention were used to train participants' attentional control in accordance with procedures used by Siegle and colleagues.