A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Major Depression in Bangladesh
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Depression
- Sponsor
- Rajshahi University
- Enrollment
- 148
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Depression Scale
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This was a randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT) carried out in three different hospitals in Dhaka city, Bangladesh.
Detailed Description
This was a randomized controlled trial, conducted to determine the effectiveness of CBT for depression delivered by trained therapists with an adapted Bengali CBT (BaCBT) manual, as compared to a control group. The main objective of the current study was to examine the efficacy of CBT for persons with major depression in Bangladesh.
Investigators
Dr. Jesan Ara
Associate Professor
Rajshahi University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosed with Major Depression
- •Must be able to take therapeutic session
Exclusion Criteria
- •active suicidal ideation
- •a co-morbid serious health condition
- •with psychotic features
- •currently on medication for depression
- •with an intellectual disability
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Depression Scale
Time Frame: change from baseline to day 42, a separate outcome from day 42 to day 72
Depression Scale to measure depression. The total scale scores range from 30 to 150. Higher scores mean worse outcomes.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in Anxiety Scale(change from baseline to day 42, a separate outcome from day 42 to day 72)
- Change in General Health Questionnaire-28(change from baseline to day 42, a separate outcome from day 42 to day 72)
- Change in Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation(change from baseline to day 42, a separate outcome from day 42 to day 72)