Understanding Cognitive Rigidity in Depression
This study, called "Cognitive and Affective Processes Online," is looking at how cognitive rigidity (difficulty changing thoughts or behaviors) relates to depression. It uses a diagnostic test called "Computational dissociation of the causes of cognitive rigidity in depression." This involves taking surveys and completing tasks online. The study aims to understand if these tests are reliable and valid for studying mental health conditions. You can join if you are an adult (18 or older), speak English, live in the U.S., have internet access, and use mTurk or Prolific survey websites. The study will measure the relationship between cognitive rigidity and depressive symptoms, and how environmental changes might affect cognitive rigidity, both within one hour.
- Study design
- This is an observational study planning to enroll 2500 participants. It is not specified if it is randomized or blinded.
- What's involved
- You would participate in a single online testing session involving surveys and behavioral tasks.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- The primary endpoints are measured at 1 hour, suggesting a short follow-up period.
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Cognitive and Affective Processes Online
At a glance
Conditions
NCT05736471
Where you'd take part
This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesotastudy coordinator listed
Recruiting
Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.
Study leadership
- Alexander Herman · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Minnesota
Who to contact
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What this trial measures
- Relationship of cognitive rigidity to depressive symptoms1 hour
Relationship of model-based measures of learning from the past and anticipating the future to symptoms of depression, specifically anhedonia
- Relationship between environmental volatility and cognitive rigidity1 hour
Relationship between environmental volatility and model-based measures of cognitive rigidity.