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Improving treatment of severe major depressive disorder by reducing negative future-oriented mental imagery

Conditions
Major Depressive Disorder
depression
10027946
Registration Number
NL-OMON56695
Lead Sponsor
Amsterdam UMC
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

1) Aged 18 years or older ;
2) Meet DSM-5 criteria for major depressive disorder;
3) Be able to understand questionnaires and study information letter;
4) In case of medication use: are stable on medication for six weeks or longer;
5) Presence of at least one negative future-oriented mental imagery, which
causes distress.

Exclusion Criteria

1) Psychosis and/or bipolarity
2) Severe cognitive impairment (e.g., mental retardation) as evidenced by
clinical impression;
3) Current EMDR or imagery rescripting therapy
4) Other circumstances that might affect participation (e.g., severe medical
disorder, relocation).

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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<p>The primary objective of this pilot study is to test the acceptability of<br /><br>imagery rescripting. </p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
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