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A randomized controlled trial of a modified neurolinguistic programming technique to improve emotional control in patients with depression in primary care.

Not Applicable
Conditions
depression in primary care with a Patient Health Questionnaire score of between 10 and 20 (mild to moderate major depression)
depression
Mental Health - Depression
Registration Number
ACTRN12612000859886
Lead Sponsor
Prof Bruce Arroll
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot yet recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria
1. Patients in primary care aged 16 and over with a PHQ-9 depression inventory of between 10 and 20. A GAD-7 will also be administered (this is a measure of anxiety).
2. Speak sufficient English (or have an interpreter).

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria
1. Currently on current major tranquilizer medication.
2. Intoxication, dementia and terminal illness.
3. Bipolar affective disorder, PHQ-9 scores < 10 or > 20.
4. Currently suicidal.
5. Psychotic disorder.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient Health Questionniare (PHQ-9 <7) at 6 weeks and a yes no to the question do you feel in control of your emotions[6 weeks and 13 weeks]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Generalised anxiety disorder questionnaire (GAD-7 )(anxiety score) < 7[6 and 13 weeks]
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