Depression Major depressive disorder
Conditions
Interventions
After a randomized baseline waiting list period, ranging from 4-6 weeks, each
participant follows the same intervention according to the VR-CBT treatment
protocol for depression (VR-CGT-D). The trea
Sponsors
GGZ Delfland (Delft)
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Major depressive disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th edition - Age between 18 and 65 years. - In possession of a smartphone with internet access. - Proficiency in the Dutch language (spoken and written). Participants must be able to follow therapy in Dutch and read Dutch questionnaires.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - An acute risk of suicide, estimated by the practitioner by means of a suicide assessment. - A co-morbid psychotic disorder. - Co-morbid alcohol and / or drug dependence. - Mental retardation. - Participation in other psychological treatments during the research.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome is the severity of depressive symptoms (item-total correlation of QIDS-SR). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are the severity of ANT (5 items of ATQ-30) and the extent of social avoidance behavior (subscale Social Impairment BADS). It is also examined whether these independent variables have a mediating role in the severity of depressive symptoms. Exploratory research is conducted into the extent to which the VR environment is perceived as realistic (IPQ) and patients are satisfied with VR (SRS). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed