Implementation and Evaluation of "Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy" in a Health Care Region in Flanders: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Recurrent Depression Clinical Trial

Official title: Implementation and Evaluation of "Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy" in a Health Care Region in Flanders: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Research project regarding the possibility to implement and the efficacy of a non-drug, psychotherapeutic intervention (MBCT), in preventing relapse/recurrence of depression.

Clinical Trial Description

This trial is based on the following publications:

Teasdale JD, Segal ZV, Williams JMG, Ridgeway VA, Soulsby JM, Lau MA. Prevention of relapse / recurrence in major depression by Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 2000; 68(4): 615-623.

Ma SH, Teasdale JD. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for depression: replication and exploration of differential relapse prevention effects. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 2004; 72(1): 31-40. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Recurrent Depression

• NCT number: NCT00259506
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University Hospital, Ghent
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 2006
• Completion date: July 2008