Recurrent Depressive Disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants aged 18 or over; major depressive disorder according to the DSM-V criteria; a score equal to or greater than 18 points on the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D17)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: without diagnosis of major depressive disorder DSM-V criteria; diagnosis of schizophrenia or other psychotic symptoms; meet the DSM-V criteria for alcohol or substance abuse or addiction within 3 months before entering the study; had been practicing meditation or yoga for at least two months; have cognitive impairment (score <22 on the MMSE); are in individual or group psychotherapy and are not willing to discontinue treatment for the duration of 8 weeks of study treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To prove the effectiveness of the intervention based on Cognitive Therapy Based on Mindfulness, with a significant reduction of depressive symptoms, anxiety, negative affects and rumination compared to the Support Group (effect size> 1). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To prove the effectiveness of the intervention based on Cognitive Therapy Based on Mindfulness, with a significant increase in the scores of positive affects, life satisfaction and mindfulness compared to the Support Group (effect size> 1). | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre