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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for the Prevention of Depression Relapse or Recurrence Using Videoconference

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllFundació Sant Joan de Déu
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of two delivery formats of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) - (i) MBCT delivered through eight videoconference group sessions (group MBCT), and (ii) MBCT delivered through a self-help manual plus three low-intensity videoconference group support sessions (supported MBCT self-help) - when added to treatment as usual (TAU; mental health outpatient care), compared with TAU alone, in patients with recurrent depression, either in an acute episode or in remission. We will identify potential predictors and moderators of response and examine psychological mechanisms of change. Study design: Multicentre randomised controlled trial, with pre-post, 6- and 12-months follow-ups. Centres: Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu (St. Boi de Llobregat), Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet (Zaragoza), Hospital del Mar (Barcelona), Fundació Ce

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18. * Diagnosis of recurrent major depressive disorder, with ≥ 2 previous major depressive episodes (MDD), either in an acute mild/moderate episode or in remission. * Internet access (via smartphone or personal computer). * Spanish literacy (spoken and written). Exclusion Criteria: * Current severe depressive episode (≥24 on the GRID-HAMD) * Current or past psychosis, bipolar 1 disorder, a history of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, organic mental disorder, current severe substance abuse, organic brain damage, pervasive developmental delay, persistent antisocial behaviour, recent (in the past 6 months) self-injury requiring clinical management or therapy according to medical records and clinical judgment. * Formal concurrent structured psychotherapy during the intervention period. * No experience in the use of new technologies (smartphones or computers). * Having completed a mindfulness-based structured training and/or extensive meditation experience (i.e., previous participation in meditation retreats (≥1) or regular (≥ weekly) meditation practice) in the previous year, or intending to commence meditation retreats or meditation practice during the study.
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What it tests

  • Group Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Self-Help
  • Treatment as Usual (TAU)
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Where

5 sites
Hospital General Universitario de Elche
Elche, Spain
Parc de Salut Mar
Barcelona, Spain
Fundacio Centre Higiene Mental Nou Barris
Barcelona, Spain
Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu (PSSJD)
Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet
Zaragoza, Spain
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