Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for depressio

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Depression; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000402549
• Lead Sponsor: ational Health and Medical Research Council

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2006-09-13
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 190

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV (DSM-IV) criteria for Major Depressive Disorder /Dysthymis (Composite International Diagnostic Interview assessment)Score 19 or more for Beck Depression Inventory and 12 or more for HAMDMust have been depressed for at least 3 months (no upper limit)Proficiency in EnglishNo prior history of Cognitive Behavioural Therpay or formal training in Mindfulness or meditation/relaxation (operationalised as more than 4 sessions or regular meditation/relaxation) and not currently receiving psychological therapyMust have a case manager/clinicianNot currently on antidepressants, or have not changed their medication regimen over the last three months but remain significantly depressedCommitment to an 8 week program

Exclusion Criteria

Melancholic Depression (currently)History of any psychotic illnessDementiaCurrent suicidal ideationInpatient statusConcurrent treatment using meditation or Cognitive Behavioural TherapyDrug/alcohol dependenceDaytime anxiolytic medication (sedatives at night OK)Bipolar DisorderAntenatal or postnatal depressionAntipsychotics or mood stabilisersHave been treated with more than 2 antidepressants previously.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified