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The effectiveness of behavioral activation group therapy in severity of depression, repetitive thoughts and functions of students

The effectiveness of behavioral activation group therapy in severity of depression, repetitive thoughts and functions of students with major depressive disorder: A double blind randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20181128041782N1
Enrollment
32
Registered
2019-03-04
Start date
2019-01-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-22

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

Conditions

Condition 1: Major Depressive Disorder - Mild. Condition 2: Major Depressive Disorder - Moderate. Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group will receive ten session of Behavioral Activation Group Therapy. This intervention based on C. W. Lejuez and Derek R. Hopko's protocol and includes psycho-education,

Sponsors

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Being university student Residence in Zanjan while researching Tending to participate in research Scores between 14 - 25 in beck depression inventory second edition and dajor depressive disorder diagnosis by the psychiatrist

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having a history of psychosis, substance abuse, bipolar mood disorder and personality disorders Depression related to medical condition Previous psychological intervention specially cognitive behavioral therapy more than five sessions Consume psychotropic drugs The history of hospitalization and receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depression Severity. Timepoint: Pre-test, Post-test and follow up (Two months after post-test). Method of measurement: Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Repetitive thoughts. Timepoint: Pre-test, Post-test and Follow up (Two months after post- test). Method of measurement: Repetitive Thinking Questionnaire-31.;Function of students. Timepoint: Pre-test, Post-test and Follow up (Two months after post- test). Method of measurement: Work (Educational) and Social Adjustment Scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSoleiman Saberi

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

s.saberipsy@gmail.com+98 24 3344 5211

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026