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Effectiveness of an emotion-focused behavioral treatment program for adults with multiple sclerosis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Emotional regulation difficulties in people with multiple sclerosis and associated depression or anxiety disorder
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Registration Number
ISRCTN95459505
Lead Sponsor
Islamic Azad University
Brief Summary

2020 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33129298/ results (added 03/11/2020)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
64
Inclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosis of MS for 3 years or more
2. Fluent in Persian
3. Aged at least 18 years
4. Received at least one current diagnostic of a valid depression disorder and an anxiety disorder on Structural Clinical Interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition Axis I Disorders.
4. Received at least one self-report score outside the cut-off range specified for screening measures for anxiety (using the HADS-A scale) and depression (using the HADS-S scale
5. Willing to participate in the research
6. Completed and signed consent form
7. Medical MS agreement for participation

Exclusion Criteria

1. Co-occurring conditions, including positive diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar I or II disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, organic brain syndrome, mental retardation , or current suicidal/homicidal ideation
2. A prior course of cognitive behavioral treatment during the previous year
3. Other chronic physical illnesses (such as insulin-dependent diabetes and chemotherapy for cancer)
4. Pregnancy or lactation
5. Evidence of current or past schizophrenia, psychosis, or organic mental disorder, bipolar disorder, or organic mental disorder
6. Drug abuse history or drug dependence, except for nicotine
7. Absenteeism for more than three sessions

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
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