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A Pilot Study Comparing the Efficacy of Traditional Buddhist Mindfulness Training Versus Secular Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Patients Having Residual Depressive Symptoms
Led by Anuradha Baminiwatta · Updated on 2024-06-13
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
82 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Anuradha Baminiwatta
Lead Sponsor
C
Curtin University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This interventional study is conducted with the goal of comparing the efficacy of traditional Buddhist mindfulness training versus secular mindfulness based cognitive therapy among patients with depressive disorders. We are also interested in studying how these interventions compare in terms of preventing further relapses of depression. Additionally, this study aims to identify factors that influence the efficacy of this intervention, such as self-report mindfulness, self-compassion, and religiosity.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Pilot Study Comparing the Efficacy of Traditional Buddhist Mindfulness Training Versus Secular Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Patients Having Residual Depressive Symptoms
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 or above
- Buddhist faith
- History of one or more episodes of moderate or severe depression
- Currently have mild to moderate depressive symptoms with a Beck Depression Inventory-II score greater than 13
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently experiencing a severe depressive episode
- Currently have moderate to severe suicidal ideation
- Recent changes in antidepressant medication
- Unable to understand and communicate in Sinhalese
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Colombo North Teaching Hospital
Ragama, Gampaha, Sri Lanka, 11010
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Anuradha Baminiwatta, MBBS, MD
CONTACT
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Miyuru Chandradasa, MBBS, MD, MRCPsych
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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