depressive disorder
Conditions
Interventions
EMDR treatment
An assessment of symptoms and depression-related traumatic events is made
during the intake phase, which are the building blocks for the case
conceptualization which is made by the pr
Greenwald, 1999
Tinker & Wilson, 1999). By default, six sessions will be offered. The EMDR
treatment procedure includes eight components namely intake and assessment,
preparation, assessment, desensitization, insta
Sponsors
Stichting Rivierduinen
Eligibility
Age
12 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. A mild to moderate depressive disorder according to the criteria of the Multidisciplinaire Richtlijn Depressie bij Jeugd (2009), i.e. 5-8 symtoms according to DSM IV TR, with no severe suicical or psychotic symptoms, interference of the disorders on max. 3 out of 4 life domains (school, social situations, leisure and home/familiy) and a GAF > 45. ;2. Depressive symptoms are related to unprocessed memories of at least one traumatic experience.;3. Age between 12 and 18 years;4. Willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.In case of a long lasting major depressive disorder (conform DSM IV TR criteria), with seriously suicidal behavior and/ or psychotic symptoms and malfunctioning at school, at home and in social situations. ;2. Limited intellectual abilities ( IQ
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main (primary) study parameter is the effect of the EMDR treatment on post-traumatic stress symptoms (ADIS-C, UCLA) and depressive symptoms (ADIS-C, CDI 2). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary parameters are the effect of the EMDR treatment on comorbid anxiety (SCARED), socio-emotional problems (SDQ) and physical symptoms (CSI). Associations between the level of depressive symptoms and the degree of vividness and emotionality of memory (Questionnaire of Memory Characteristics, item 1 and 5) and the degree of post-traumatic cognitions (CPTCI) are also considered secondary parameters. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed