Discontinuation of antidepressant medication in primary care whether or not supported by Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

Completed

• Conditions: anxiety; depression; 10027946

• Registration Number: NL-OMON42862
• Lead Sponsor: Radboud Universitair Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 23 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 138

Inclusion Criteria

Having received prescriptions for antidepressants in primary care for at least nine months.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Current treatment by a psychiatrist;
2. Current diagnosis of substance use disorder;
3. Non-psychiatric indication for long-term antidepressant usage (i.e. neuropathic pain);
4. Inability to perform the necessary assessment due to an understanding of the Dutch language;
5. Cognitive impairments;
6. Younger than 18 years.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Primary outcome is the proportion of patients successfully discontinuing<br /><br>antidepressant medication at 6 months (end of treatment). </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary outcome measures will be the adverse and discontinuation effects,<br /><br>symptoms of depression and anxiety, psychological well-being, quality of life<br /><br>and medical and societal costs.</p><br>