Attending to the positive: Training to enhance reward experiencing versus gratitude writing as self-help approaches against anhedonia - a pilot study

Phase 3

• Conditions: F32; Anhedonia; F33; Depressive episode; Recurrent depressive disorder

• Registration Number: DRKS00025758
• Lead Sponsor: TU Dresden

Brief Summary

We developped a Training of Reward Experiencing (T-REx) and tested it in randomized-controlled online study in including a waitlist control group and an active control group (gratitude writing). Particularly in the subgroup of those suffering from anhedonic symptoms T-Rex proofed to elicit superior effects in the Snaith-Hamilton-Pleasure Scale.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-07-08
• Study Completion: 2022-08-27
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 83

Inclusion Criteria

Ability to write using a PC, at least good German language skills

Exclusion Criteria

Acute suicidality, psychotic symptoms, mania, presently in psychotherapeutic treatment, substance abuse, psychopharmacological treatment (if dose change within last 6 weeks)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction of anhedonia (Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale, DARS, Rizvi et al., 2015 and Savoring Beliefs Inventory, SBI, Bryant, 2003)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction of depression (BDI-II), increase of well-being (PANAS)