Evaluating the effectiveness of an adjunctive Emotion Regulation Training during inpatient treatment for Major Depressive Disorder

Evaluating the effects of integrating an Emotion Regulation Training in cognitive behavioral psychotherapeutic inpatient treatment for Major Depressive Disorder on the reduction of depressive symptoms - a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN40594308

Enrollment

500

Registered

2011-07-07

Start date

2008-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Major depressive disorder as defined by DSM IV criteria Mental and Behavioural Disorders Major depressive disorder

Interventions

1. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) + Emotion Regulation Training (ERT): ERT is an abbreviated (5 x 1.5 hs) version of the "Affect Regulation Training" developed by Berking (2010

German: Training emotionaler Kompetenzen). 2. The training aims to enhance emotion regulation skills with the help of a variety of methods including relaxation, acceptance of emotions, compassionate

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder according to DSM-IV criteria 2. Age: 18 or above 3. Ability and willingness to provide informed consent 4. Anticipated treatment length of six weeks or above

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. High risk of suicide 2. Co-occurring psychotic 3. Bi-polar disorders 4. Alcohol/substance dependence within the past six months 5. Insufficient German language skills (assessment and treatment will be in German)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI; German version: Hautzinger, Bailer, Worall, & Keller, 1995) as assessed pre- and post treatment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Emotion Regulation Skills Questionnaire (ERSQ; German version: Berking & Znoj, 2008) as assessed pre- and post treatment 2. BDI scores as assessed at pre-treatment and at a 6-month follow-up 3. BDI scores as assessed at pre-treatment and at a 12-month follow-up 4. ERSQ scores as assessed at pretreatment and at a 6-month follow-up 5. ERSQ scores as assessed at pre-treatment and at a 12-month follow-up	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Emotion Regulation Skills Questionnaire (ERSQ; German version: Berking & Znoj, 2008) as assessed pre- and post treatment 2. BDI scores as assessed at pre-treatment and at a 6-month follow-up 3. BDI scores as assessed at pre-treatment and at a 12-month follow-up 4. ERSQ scores as assessed at pretreatment and at a 6-month follow-up 5. ERSQ scores as assessed at pre-treatment and at a 12-month follow-up

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Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

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