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Behavioural Intervention

Savoring Intervention for Inflammation (SAVOR Trial)

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Research Sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and at 9 weeks
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Summary

This trial aims to study how savoring positive experiences can impact how our body responds to stress and inflammation. The researchers want to see if savoring can help reduce stress and inflammation by changing brain

Who is the study for?
This trial is for undergraduate students who may be experiencing inflammation and depression. They will participate in a savoring intervention designed to enhance positive feelings and potentially reduce stress-related inflammation.
What is being tested?
The study tests a savoring intervention over 7 weeks, aiming to see if it can boost positive emotions and lower stress responses that lead to inflammation. Participants will undergo brain scans, keep daily diaries, fill out questionnaires, perform a behavioral task, and give blood samples before and after the program.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a psychological intervention focusing on increasing positive experiences rather than medication or invasive procedures, significant side effects are not expected. However, participants might experience discomfort during brain scanning or blood collection.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and at 9 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and at 9 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Positive affect
Secondary study objectives
Anxiety
Daily diary
Depression
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Savoring interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
7 sessions of psychotherapy designed to augment reward anticipation, reward attainment, and reward learning.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Network for Emotional WellbeingUNKNOWN
National Institute on Aging (NIA)NIH
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