MBC Therapy
MBC psychotherapy study assesses the effectiveness of measurement-based care in psychotherapy.
About
Measurement-based care (MBC) uses patient-reported outcome measures to inform clinical decision-making and treatment. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of MBC in adults with depressive and anxiety disorders in a psychotherapy setting. Participants will complete questionnaires before their therapy sessions and will be randomized into a treatment group that decides whether the clinicians will use these results to monitor symptoms and make decisions regarding treatment.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults over 18
- Able to complete questionnaires via email or cell phone
- Able to attend 12 weekly psychotherapy sessions
Exclusion Criteria
- Intellectual disability or non-verbal
- Unable to provide consent or complete questionnaires
- Currently receiving psychotherapy elsewhere
- Significant suicidal/homicidal risk
Primary Investigator
Virginia O’Brien, MD, is the system-wide director for Ambulatory Services and an associate professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. She has over 14 years of clinical experience. She completed residency training in a combined internal medicine and psychiatry program at Rush University in Chicago, and is board certified in both disciplines.
Contact Information
Abigail Crawford, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
