cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), n=75 interpersonal therapy (IPT), n=75 8-week waiting list, n=30
Conditions
Interventions
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), N=75
Interpersonal therapy (IPT), N=75
8-week waiting list, N=30.
CBT= max. 20 sessions
IPT= max. 20 sessions
All interventions are delivered by qualified therapists under supervision at the Academic Riag
Sponsors
Maastricht University
Academic Riagg Maastricht
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. One or more episodes of MDD in past two years; 2. Initial treatment for depressive symptoms; 3. Residual symptoms of depression (BDI>=10).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Chronic depression; 2. Concurrent treatment for depression; 3. Severe co-morbidity; 4. Medical conditions that explain depressive symptoms.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depressive relapse/recurrence in the course of 24 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Severity of depression (BDI); 2. Psychological problems; 3. Health care consumption; 4. Explicit and implicit mechanism of change measures. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactLotte Lemmens
P.O. Box 616
Outcome results
None listed