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Horse-assisted biografical work for individuals in the second half of life

Phase 3
Conditions
Subclinical depression
Registration Number
DRKS00017010
Lead Sponsor
niversität Siegen, Institut für Psychologie
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
52
Inclusion Criteria

Symptoms of subclinical depression (BDI-II = 9);
Sufficient physical and mental capacity;
Sufficient language skills;
Signing the written declaration of consent for study participation after detailed information;
Note: Horse experience is not required

Exclusion Criteria

Equinophobie;
Strong horse hair allergy;
Diagnosis of major depression after clinical interview (SCID-5);
Acute suicidality;
History of psychotic disorders;
History of dementia;
Anamnestic known severe systemic diseases;
Use of chemical or herbal antidepressants;
Participation in psychotherapeutic treatment 4 weeks before or during the study; Participation in another study within the last 30 days prior to inclusion;
Employment relationship with the principal investigator or one of the therapeutic cooperation partners;
Family relationship to the principal investigator or one of the therapeutic cooperation partners

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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