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A randomized controlled trial of a novel visualisation technique to improve emotional control in patients with depression in primary care.

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Depression
Mental Health - Depression
Registration Number
ACTRN12614000756628
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Auckland
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Withdrawn
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
122
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria
1. Patients aged 16 and over with a PHQ-9 depression inventory of between 10 and 20.
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 actively suicidal.
5. Psychotic disorder.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient Health Questionniare (PHQ-9 <7) at 8 weeks or < 6 on the Self reported Montgomery-Asberg scale[8 weeks]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Generalised anxiety disorder questionnaire (GAD-7 )(anxiety score) < 7<br><br>[8 weeks]
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