Adaptation of Memory Specificity Training (MeST) to routine clinical practices in Flanders

Remediating reduced autobiographical memory specificity in Routine Clinical Practices in Flanders by adaptation and implementation of Memory Specificity Training: an uncontrolled implementation study.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN10144349

Enrollment

100

Registered

2019-01-22

Start date

2015-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-03-13

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Conditions

Overgeneral autobiographical memory Not Applicable

Interventions

A group training protocol called Memory Specificity Training. Session 1 of MeST focuses on psycho-education regarding memory problems linked to depression. Three main memory problems

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Overgeneral autobiographical memory, as assessed with the Autobiographical memory test 2. Aged 18 years or older.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: N/A

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Depressive symptoms were assessed pre- and post-intervention using questionnaires chosen by the practitioners such as the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) and the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II).	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The ability to retrieve specific autobiographical memories was measured using the Autobiographical Memory Test (AMT) pre-intervention and post-intervention.	—

Countries

Belgium

Contacts

Public ContactKris Martens

kris.martens@kuleuven.be0032486911758

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 4, 2026