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Comparing the Efficacy of Traditional Buddhist Mindfulness Training Versus Secular Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Residual Depressive Symptoms in Patients With Depressive Disorders: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Anuradha Baminiwatta · Updated on 2024-06-13
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Anuradha Baminiwatta
Lead Sponsor
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Curtin University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating and comparing two types of mindfulness training for patients with depressive disorders who have residual symptoms. The study aims to see if traditional Buddhist mindfulness training is not worse than secular mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in reducing depression symptoms and improving psychological wellbeing. It also explores how both approaches affect self-compassion, mindfulness, and spirituality, as well as their role in preventing relapse over 6 and 12 months. Factors like religiosity and self-compassion are studied to understand their influence on treatment effects. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives an 8-week traditional Buddhist mindfulness program with weekly 2-hour group sessions that include meditation practices, Buddhist teachings, and optional religious rituals. The other group follows the manualized secular MBCT program with weekly 2-hour sessions involving meditation, cognitive exercises, and guided home practice. Both groups are encouraged to practice daily at home for about 40 minutes. The study is conducted at a teaching hospital and a university medical faculty. During the study, participants are assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks for depression severity (using Beck Depression Inventory-II), psychological wellbeing, mindfulness, self-compassion, and spirituality. Researchers monitor depressive relapses at 6 months and 1 year after intervention. The study uses questionnaires and interviews to collect data. Safety and feasibility are also evaluated. The total study duration includes 8 weeks of intervention plus 12 months of follow-up.
CONDITIONS
Brief 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
- Identify as Buddhist
- 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 having moderate to severe suicidal thoughts
- Recent changes in antidepressant medication
- Unable to understand and communicate in Sinhalese language
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants undergo an 8-week program involving weekly 2-hour mindfulness sessions combined with daily home practice. One group receives traditional Buddhist mindfulness training including meditation and Buddhist teachings, while the other group receives secular mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with guided meditations and cognitive exercises.
Weekly visits for 8 weeks
Duration - 12 months
Participants are monitored for depressive relapses and psychological wellbeing over 12 months after completing the mindfulness training.
Visits at 6 months and 12 months post-intervention
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Colombo North Teaching Hospital
Ragama, Gampaha, Sri Lanka, 11010
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Research Team
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Anuradha Baminiwatta, MBBS, MD
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Miyuru Chandradasa, MBBS, MD, MRCPsych
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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