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Storying one's life: A randomized controlled trial for the effects of a guided self-help intervention based on integrative reminiscence for adults in the second half of life with mild to moderate depressive symptoms.

Storying one's life: A randomized controlled trial for the effects of a guided self-help intervention based on integrative reminiscence for adults in the second half of life with mild to moderate depressive symptoms.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
NL-OMON
Registry ID
NL-OMON29459
Enrollment
174
Registered
2011-02-24
Start date
2011-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-02-28

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

Conditions

Primary: depression (major depressive disorder, depressive symptoms) Secondary: Anxiety, symptoms of psychopathology, low positive mental health (well-being)

Interventions

Integrative reminiscence: Course ("Op verhaal komen") of 10 weeks (self-help with counseling by e-mail) for people aged 40 years and older with mild to moderate depressive symptoms. "Storying one's li

Sponsors

University of Twente
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age of 40 years and over; 2. Presence of mild to moderate depressive symptoms.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. The presence of a DSM-IV major depressive disorder; 2. A moderate to high suicide risk; 3. High level of anxiety symptoms; 4. The absence of depressive symptoms; 5. Being actively treated elsewhere with medication and/or psychotherapy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction of depressive symptoms.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Reduction of other psychological symptoms; 2. Promotion of well-being.—

Contacts

Public ContactSanne Lamers

Postbus 217

s.m.a.lamers@utwente.nl+31 (0)53 4896059

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)