Cognitive Self-therapy (CST) for patients with chronic-recurrent depression or anxiety.

Completed

• Conditions: Depression and (generalised) anxiety disorders.

• Registration Number: NL-OMON27615
• Lead Sponsor: niversity Medical Center Groningen.

Brief Summary

1. den Boer, P. C. A. M., Mersch, P. P. A., and Wiersma, D. (2004) Cognitieve zelftherapie. Verslag van een pilot-studie naar een alternatieve behandeling voor psychiatrische patiënten. Maandblad Geestelijke volksgezondheid, 59, 325-338.<br> <br><br> 2. den Boer, P. C. A. M., Wiersma, D., and van den Bosch, R. (2004b) Why is self-help neglected in the treatment of emotional disorders? A meta-analysis. Psychological medicine, 34, 959-972.<br> <br><br> 3. Boer PCAM den, Bosch RJ van den, Vaarwerk I ten, Stant AD, Wiersma D. Cognitive Self-Therapy in chronic and remittent emotional disorders is effective and reduces therapist contact: a multi-center randomized controlled trial. Brit J Psychiatry in press.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 151

Inclusion Criteria

1. DSM IV diagnosis of chronic and/or recurrent depression, dysthemic disorder or (generalised) anxiety disorder;

2. Duration of symptoms more than 2 years;

Exclusion Criteria

1. Suicidal behaviour;

2. Psychosis;

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Symptoms of anxiety and depression (SCL-90; BDI; ZBV).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Quality of life; <br /><br>2. Social functioning; <br /><br>3. WHO Qol; <br /><br>4. Euroqol.