A randomised control trial of guided self help cognitive behavioural therapy for clinical perfectionism versus a guided self help cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety and depression.

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• Conditions: Clinical Perfectionism; Depression; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Health - Anxiety

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610001081000
• Lead Sponsor: Sarah Egan

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-12-08
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 75

Inclusion Criteria

1) Age 18 years of age or older.
2) Must have an elevated score (>22.2) on the CM subscale of the FMPS.
3) A primary diagnosis of either a depressive disorder and/or an anxiety disorder
4) If on antidepressant medication, must have been stabilised on this medication for at least three months prior to the baseline assessment.

Exclusion Criteria

1) A primary diagnosis of OCD or PTSD.
2) DSM-IV diagnosis of schizophrenia/psychosis.
3) Serious suicide ideation.
4) Alcohol/Substance dependence.
5) Anyone currently in psychological therapy.
6) Anyone meeting the DSM-IV criteria for Anorexia Nervosa and/or a seriously low body weight (BMI < 17.5).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The participants change in their score on the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire (CPQ)[At baseline (pre-treatment), post treatment and 6 month follow-up.];The participants change in their score on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS)[At baseline (pre-treatment), post treatment and 6 month follow-up.];The participants change in their score on the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS)[At baseline (pre-treatment), post treatment and 6 month follow-up.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The mean score of the Dichotomous Thinking in Eating Disorders Scale (DTEDS)[At baseline (pre-treatment), post treatment and 6 month follow-up.];The mean score of the Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (DAS)[At baseline (pre-treatment), post treatment and 6 month follow-up.]