Status:
COMPLETED
Adaptation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills-Groups for Individuals With Suicidal Ideation and Depression
Lead Sponsor:
Maurizio Fava, MD
Conditions:
Suicidal Ideation
Major Depressive Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Harley and colleagues demonstrated that adding Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills-groups and therapist consultation to treatment as usual successfully reduced symptoms of depression. The presen...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants will be at least 18 years of age.
- Participants will meet criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) on the Structured Clinical Interviews for Axis I DSM-IV Disorders
- Participants must report current suicidal ideation on the Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Interview
- Participants must have an outpatient psychiatric provider who they see "regularly" (i.e., at least every other week for therapy, case management, or medication management).
- English language proficiency.
Exclusion
- DSM-IV diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychotic disorder NOS, or personality disorders.
- Active current substance dependence.
- Severe or unstable medical conditions that would prohibit regular group attendance or participation.
- Other group therapy.
- Significant dementia or cognitive impairment that would interfere with the learning of DBT skills.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
26 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01441258
Start Date
October 1 2011
End Date
February 1 2015
Last Update
April 8 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114