The objective of the study is to gain preliminary insight in the efficacy of MBCT in the prevention of recurrence of depression in SAD patients.
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Brief title
Condition
- Mood disorders and disturbances NEC
Synonym
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The primary endpoints of the study are (1) the moment of relapse and (2)
severity of relapse, as assessed with a depression questionnaire (i.e., the
IDS-SR).
Secondary outcome
not applicable
Background summary
The best available treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is light
therapy. Yet, a significant minority (30%) of SAD patients do not benefit from
light therapy. Futhermore, this acute treatment does not prevent recurrence of
depression in subsequent seasons. One of the main public health challenges is,
therfore, to develop interventions with enduring effects in the prevention of
SAD recurrence. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has shown to be
effective in the prevention of recurrence of nonseasonal depression, and thus
might represent a solution to long-term SAD management.
Study objective
The objective of the study is to gain preliminary insight in the efficacy of
MBCT in the prevention of recurrence of depression in SAD patients.
Study design
The design of the study is longitudinal with a pre- and posttreatment
assessment.
Intervention
Patients who want to participate in the MBCT training are randomly assigned to
either the treatment (i.e., 8 weekly sessions of MBCT +/- light treatment) or
care as usual (i.e., light treatment) condition.
Study burden and risks
The burden for patients consists of completing a 15-minute questionnaire twice.
Furthermore, half of the group receives a training in which techniques are used
that have proven to be effective in the prevention of recurrence of depression.
We know of no negative effects of this treatment. Therefore, we consider the
risks of this study to be low, as patients are primarily asked to invest time
and effort.
Antonius Deusinglaan 1, Brug 5.10, FA12
9713 AV Groningen
NL
Antonius Deusinglaan 1, Brug 5.10, FA12
9713 AV Groningen
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
- Age -> 18
- Written informed consent
- Diagnosis seasonal affective disorder in remission
Exclusion criteria
- Not being able to read and write Dutch
- Severe of nonseasonal depression
- Severe psychiatric comorbidity
- Receiving psychotherapy
- Not having a CD player
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL31374.042.10 |