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Efficacy of a nature- and animal-assisted mindfulness program for unstable or partially remitted depressive high risk patients

Efficacy of a nature- and animal-assisted mindfulness program for unstable or partially remitted depressive high risk patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00010800
Enrollment
64
Registered
2016-07-18
Start date
2016-07-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

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

Conditions

ICD-10-CM (F33.41) Recurrent depression in partial remission

Interventions

Group 1: Mindfulness group: 8-week nature- and animal- assisted mindfulness training in the group (8 sessions à 150 min), 1 booster session after 6 months. Additionally, continuation of previous treat

Sponsors

Universitätsklinikum FreiburgKlinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - age 18-70 years - partly or instable remission of a major depressive episode (recurring episode in incomplete remission 296.35 / F33.41) - at least 3 major depressive episodes in the past (one in the last 2 years) - early traumatisation before the age of 18 (measured with CTQ) - in medical treatment during the complete duration of the study - signature of informed consent - good German language skills

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - current depressive episode (SKID-I) - acute suicidality - schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, organic psychiatric disorder - other current axis-I-disorder as primary diagnose - antisocial, schizotypic or borderline personality disorder - severe physical impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Relapse/recurrence of a major depressive episode during the study course, measured with SKID-I-Interview at T0 (baseline), T1 (post) and T2 (12 month follow up) measurement times, and in between, if relevant.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Measurement of changes in the course of the study in: - depression scores (HRSD-17, BDI) - rumination (RSQ-D) - mindfulness skills (Skills, FFA) - quality of life (WHOQoL)

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactElisabeth Schramm

Universitätsklinikum FreiburgKlinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie

elisabeth.schramm@uniklinik-freiburg.de076127069670

Outcome results

None listed

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