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Psychoeducational Group for Depression
Led by Ricardo Alberto Moreno, M.D., Ph.D. · Updated on 2024-06-21
338
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
143 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The study aims to investigate the efficacy of a psychoeducational program as an adjunctive treatment for depression. The study will involve 338 patients diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) of moderate severity. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Treatment as usual (TAU) alone or TAU plus the psychoeducational program. The program consists of six weekly group sessions covering information and techniques for coping with depression. Primary outcomes include a reduction in depressive symptoms measured by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and increased knowledge of depression. Secondary outcomes include improvements in functionality and quality of life. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of psychoeducation in improving outcomes for individuals with depression
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Psychoeducational Group for Depression
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Both sexes
- Ages between 18 and 65 years old
- Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder made by a clinician according to DSM-5-TR criteria
- Hamilton Depressive Rating Scale-17 items scores between 14 and 23
- Signed informed consent form
You will not qualify if you...
- Unstable serious clinical or neurological diseases
- Postpartum depression or other specified types of depressive disorders
- Other psychiatric disorders
- Active psychotic symptoms
- Risk of suicidality
- Currently undergoing any other psychological treatment for Major Depressive Disorder
- More than two absences during treatment sessions
- Missing more than two sessions or consultations
- Non-response to Sertraline after eight weeks
- Presence of hypomanic symptoms during treatment (Young score less than 7)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Institute of Psychiatry - Faculty of Medicine from University of Sao Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil, 05403903
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Research Team
R
Ricardo A Moreno
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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