Chronic Depressive Disorder Clinical Trial
Official title:
Optimizing Psychotherapeutic Aftercare for Patients Suffering From Chronic/Recurrent Depression: Development and First Evaluation of a Telephone-based Continuation Treatment (Pilot Study).
There is a high risk for relapse in people suffering from depression. Studies indicate that
the continuation of an acute psychotherapeutic treatment can reduce the likelihood of
relapse. Therefore, this pilot study is aimed to investigate the feasibility of a
continuation psychotherapy over 6 months, to support people suffering from chronic forms of
depression in their daily life. The investigated continuation therapy itself includes about
one telephone call per month (therapist - patient), focussing on the integration of
strategies into the patient's daily routine. The patients receive either 30 minutes or 50
minutes phone calls. On the one hand, these phone calls are supported by a workbook for
patients containing psychoeducative elements, strategies and exercises. On the other hand,
the therapist's work is based on a manual containing several modules and strategies. Both
tools (workbook, manual) are understood as a framework, using the appropriate sections
according to the patient's needs. As a result, the patients receive a continuation treatment
which is appropriate and adapted to their individual situation.
The main purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility of a telephone based
psychotherapeutic continuation treatment with a small sample of 20 patients suffering from
chronic depression. In case of promising results the effectiveness of this kind of treatment
is going to be investigated within a comparative trial (including face-to-face intervention,
no intervention).
n/a
| Status | Clinical Trial | Phase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completed |
NCT01537068 -
Desvenlafaxine vs. Placebo Treatment of Chronic Depression
|
Phase 4 | |
| Recruiting |
NCT03084744 -
Schema Therapy for Chronic Depression
|
N/A |