A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial of Compassionate Mind Training for Treatment Resistant Depression

A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial of Compassionate Mind Training for Treatment Resistant Depression - A pilot RCT of CMT for TRD

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000028698

Enrollment

Registered

2017-08-17

Start date

2017-08-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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

Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymic disorder

Interventions

Compassionate Mind Training (12 sessions) Treatment as usual

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Primary diagnosis of major depressive disorder or dysthymia refractory to two SSRI treatment (Taking antidepressant treatment while remaining at least moderately ill (BDI-II >= 20). Aged 18 to 60 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: psychosis, active suicidality, organic brain disorder, substance abuse or dependence, antisocial personality disorder, other severe mental / physical condition

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Measured at Pre and Post intervention (12 sessions, once a week). -Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Measured at Pre and Post intervention (12 sessions, once a week). -GRID-Hamilton Depression Rating Scale -Self-Compassion Scale short form -Fears of Compassion Scale -Compassion Engagement and Action Scale Number of adverse event and dropout rate, and Client Satisfaction Questionnaire 8 at post treatment period.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKenichi Asano

Chiba University Research Center for Child Mental Development

kenichi.asano1225@gmail.com043-226-2975

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026