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Metacognitive Training for patients with Depression

Effectiveness of Metacognitive Training for Depression (D-MCT) in Patients with Unipolar Depression - RCT of D-MCT

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/09/036177
Enrollment
40
Registered
2021-09-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F33- Major depressive disorder, recurrent

Interventions

Intervention1: Metacognitive Training for Depression: The main aim of the training program is to help patients understand cognitive biases and their role in the disorder. This is done through exercise

Sponsors

Research Conduct and Ethics Committee RCEC Christ University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosis of single episode of major depressive disorder without psychotic symptoms 2.Diagnosis of recurrent episodes of major depressive disorder without psychotic symptoms 3.Ability to read and write Tamil

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Comorbidity of other mental disorders 2.Any history or current symptoms or treatment which affect the central nervous system or mood ( brain pathology, traumatic brain injury, dementia, infectious diseases) 3.Severe dysfunction characterized by significant disturbances in sleep, appetite and activities of daily living 4.Intellectual disability (estimated IQ less than 70)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention Once the intervention is completed Six months after the intervention is completed

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention Once the intervention is completed Six months after the intervention is completed ;Cognitive Distortions Scale (CDS)Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention Once the intervention is completed Six months after the intervention is completed ;Dysfunctional Attitude Scale short form A (DAS-SF1)Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention Once the intervention is completed Six months after the intervention is completed ;Metacognitions Questionnaire (MCQ)Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention Once the intervention is completed Six months after the intervention is completed ;Ruminative Response Scale (RRS)Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention Once the intervention is completed Six months after the intervention is completed ;Social and Occupational Functioning ScaleTimepoint: Before the start of the intervention Once the intervention is completed Six months after the intervention is completed

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactM Raghavi

Christ University, Bangalore

m.raghavi@res.christuniversity.in8218360426

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026