Randomized controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy to reduce symptoms of complicated grief caused by the loss of a loved one

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Complicated grief; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000229279
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of New South Wales

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-05-08
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

(a) Loss of loved one, (b) Meet criteria for complicated grief, (c) at least 6 months duration

Exclusion Criteria

Psychosis, substance dependent, suicidal intent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Complicated grief, defined as severe grief reactions that persist beyond 6 months after the death of a loved one, and measured by the Inventory of Complicated Grief[Administered pretreatment, posttreatment, and 6 months follow-up.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Posttraumatic stress disorder measured by the Clinician Administered Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Scale.[Administered pretreatment, posttreatment, and 6 months follow-up.];Depression assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory[Administered pretreatment, posttreatment, and 6 months follow-up.]