Comparing Effect and Change Processes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy… (NCT04690946) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparing Effect and Change Processes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy for Depression
Norway112 participantsStarted 2021-01-20
Plain-language summary
Depression is a common mental illness which is costly for both society and for those affected. There is a need for effective treatments of depression and there is a need to make sure that the treatments that are given are based on scientific findings. In this study the investigators want to examine and compare two common treatment models for depression - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy. The investigators want to investigate what characterizes these treatments when they are successful, and seek to better understand what it is like for patients to receive these treatments. Also, the investigators will investigate the experience of patients who abruptly discontinue treatment. To investigate these questions, self-report measures, interviews and analysis of session recordings will be used.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
\- Moderate or major depressive episode as primary diagnosis
Exclusion Criteria:
* Serious mental illness (schizophrenia, severe bipolar disorder, recent or current psychotic episode) or intellectual disability.
* Severe alcohol or drug abuse, last 12 months.
* Suicidality last 6 months
* Severe medical issues
* If the participant is on antidepressive medication, the dosage must have been stable for more than 4 weeks, and the participant must consent to staying on the same dosage for the duration of the treatment.
* The participant is currently in another treatment for depression
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in Beck Depression Inventory from session to session
Timeframe: 1 week before treatment startup, 1 day after each therapy session, within 1 week after treatment, 3 month follow up, 6 month follow up, 12 months follow up