F33.1
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: This is a single-arm observational study. All participants receive the same treatment: multimodal inpatient psychotherapy, including Kneipp therapies. There is no randomized intervention or c
Sponsors
Institut für Umweltmedizin und Integrative Gesundheit
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Adults (aged 18–65) who are spending a 6-week therapeutic stay at the Alpreflect clinic in Hopfen am See - Existing diagnosis of (1) recurrent depressive disorder, currently in a moderate episode, or (2) a first-time, moderate depressive episode - Ability to understand the study information and provide written consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - medical contraindications for Kneipp treatments (e.g. severe cardiovascular diseases) - insufficient language skills that make communication and informed consent impossible - that make communication impossible - lack of email access (access is required to take part in online surveys)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in the severity of depression, as measured by the Mini SCL and BDI-II at the start and end of treatment, and 3 months later | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Patient satisfaction, measured using the DRV feedback questionnaire at discharge 2. Physiological parameters during the treatment stay, based on nasal secretions, 24-hour urine collection and a smartwatch (subgroup of 180 participants, up to the first follow-up survey after 3 months) 3. Sustained improvement in psychological distress measured using the Mini SCL, BDI-II Environmental Awareness in Germany 2024 (modified), ERI-S and SF-8, SpREUK-15, ASKU 6 months before, and 6 and 9 months after therapy | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactStefanie Gilles
Institut für Umweltmedizin und Integrative Gesundheit
Outcome results
None listed