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The added value of positive compared to traditional CBT techniques

Completed
Conditions
depressiondepressive symptomsflourishingwell-beingpositive emotionshopedepressiedepressieve kachtenwelbevindenpositieve emoties
Registration Number
NL-OMON25648
Lead Sponsor
Maastricht University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
34
Inclusion Criteria

fulfilling criteria for major depressive disorder as their primary axis-1 disorder, lasting no longer than two years (not chronic), fluent in the Dutch language. Use of antidepressant medication is allowed, as long as the medication is kept stable from minimally one month before and during the psychotherapy trial.

Exclusion Criteria

bipolar disorder, cluster A or B personality disorder, severe alcohol or drug abuse or addiction, IQ lower than 80, high risk of suicide

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
post-session emotion ratings client and therapist<br>Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptoms<br>PANAS<br>Mental Health Continuum-SF<br>Remission from Depression Questionnaire
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Subjective Happiness Scale<br>Life Orientation Test Revised<br>Responses to Positive Affect<br>Ruminative Rsponse Scale
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