Modification of Threat Interpretation Bias to Reduce Anxiety in Neurodegenerative Movement Disorders (Aim 3)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21+
SponsorUniversity of Virginia

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to assess preliminary efficacy of a tailored cognitive bias modification for interpretation (CBM-I) app for reducing anxiety in Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Clinical diagnosis of Huntington's disease or Parkinson's disease (genetic diagnosis of HD also acceptable)

With anxiety symptoms (NeuroQoL Anxiety ≥12)

Disqualifiers

Cognitive decline precluding ability to consent or complete the intervention (MoCA 5 min/telephone ≤11)

Unable to read and understand English

Does not have regular access to an internet-connected device, capable of downloading and installing the mobile application (i.e., tablet or iPhone running iOS 10 or later or an Android phone running Android 5.0 or later)

Not located in the USA

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • MindTrails-Movement
  • Waitlist Control

Treatment groups

136 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Virginia

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Collaborator