depressive disorder mood disorder
Conditions
Interventions
The Dutch version of the standard EMDR protocol with age-specific adaptations
for children and adolescents (De Roos, Beer, De Jongh & Ten Broeke, 2020) will
be used. This procedure includes eight ph
Sponsors
Stichting Rivierduinen
Eligibility
Age
12 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: (a) Age 12-18 years (b) Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) as primary diagnosis (DSM-5) (c) identified memories of at least one distressing or traumatic event related to the depressive symptomatology
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (a) suicidal attempt or serious non-suicidal self-injury requiring hospitalization in the past month (b) substance dependence (c) IQ estimated to be
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hypothesis 2: The application of EMDR therapy is associated with a significant decrease in severity of co-morbid symptoms (CATS, SCARED, SDQ) compared to the waiting list. Study parameters: - Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) - Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) Hypothesis 3: Treatment effect is predicted by baseline posttraumatic stress symptoms severity (CATS), family functioning (FAD) and having experienced emotional abuse or neglect (CTQ). Study parameters: - Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) - Family Functioning Device (FAD) - Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hypothesis 1: The application of EMDR therapy is associated with a significant decrease in severity of depressive symptoms (CDI-2) and decrease of percentage of patients meeting DSM-5 criteria for MDD (K-SADS-PL-5) compared to the waiting list. Primary study parameters: - Childrens Depression Inventory-2 (CDI-2) - Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School Age Children Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-5-PL) | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed