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A comparison of two different versions of Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) plus Internet Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) for Depression- A Randomised Controlled Trial

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Depression
Mental Health - Depression
Registration Number
ACTRN12613000139774
Lead Sponsor
St Vincent's Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria

Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association - 4th edition (DSM-IV) criteria for Major Depressive Disorder, Internet access + printer access, Australian resident, Fluent in written and spoken English.

Exclusion Criteria

Current substance abuse/dependence, Psychotic mental illness (Bipolar or Schizophrenia), Current or planned psychological treatment during study duration, Change in medication during last 1 month or intended change during study duration, use of Benzodiazepines, Suicidal.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in score on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). [Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).];Change in score on the Beck Depression Inventory - second edition (BDI-II). [Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).];Change on the Ambiguous Sentence Task (AST). [Administered at baseline (T1) and post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline).]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in distress on the Kessler-10.[Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up. ];Change on WHO Disability Assessment Scale (WHO-DAS). [Administered at baseline (T1) post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).];Change on the Repetitive Thinking Questionnaire (RTQ).[Administered at baseline (T1), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).]; Change on the State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). [Administered at baseline (T1) post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).];Change in score on the Clinical Perfectionism Scale (CPS).[Administered at baseline (T1), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).];Change in diagnostic status on the MINI Depression Module[Administered at baseline (T1) and 3-month follow-up (T4). ]
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