Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Behavioral Activation for Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lead Sponsor:
University of Aarhus
Conditions:
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The present study is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate two versions of behavioral activation (BA); one version which is a standard BA program and one which is a motor enhanced BA progra...
Detailed Description
Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide (WHO, 2020). Nationally, more than 10.000 new cases of depression are registered each year with a higher frequency in women (Sundhedsstyrelsen, 20...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Depressed participants:
- A principal diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) according to DSM-5 of a mild to moderate severity, that is, a 4 on a 0 (no depressive symptoms) to 8 (very severe symptoms) scale according to the ADIS-5 interview.
- Danish language proficiency.
- Ability and willingness to give informed consent.
- Be either non-medicated or stabilized \[i.e., same dosage for a minimum of 8 weeks on antidepressant and antianxiety medication\].
- Access to either a smartphone, tablet, or computer with video camera
Exclusion
- Severe depression deemed to require more intense psychotherapy or medication.
- Non-stabilized medication (see above).
- A history of bipolar disorder.
- Current or past psychosis.
- Substance abuse or dependence judged to require treatment.
- Suicide risk requiring immediate hospitalization.
- Receiving any other current psychotherapy or counseling.
- Healthy participants:
- Will only be considered for participation if they can read and understand the Danish language and deemed able and willing to give informed consent. They will undergo diagnostic interviewing to ensure the absence of a current psychiatric diagnosis and the absence of a history of bipolar disorder or psyhosis according to the ADIS-5. They will also be excluded if they receive any psychotropic medication.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 20 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
117 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04700774
Start Date
January 20 2021
End Date
December 31 2026
Last Update
March 19 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Aarhus University - Institute of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Aarhus, Denmark, 8000