Treatment of Mood and Marriage Study (TOMMS)

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Major Depressive Disorder, Partner Relational Disorder (V61.10)

In brief

The primary goal of this study is to develop and test a depression-specific marital therapy tailored for use with older adult populations.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00612807

Run by

Duke University

People needed

42

Starts

2006-07-01

Expected to finish

2010-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-06-24

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• One partner must receive a clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder based upon our assessment
• Couples must be living together
• Either partner must report marital distress or tension
• Willing to take antidepressant medication and participate in weekly marital therapy and assessments
• The depressed partner cannot be involved in any other psychosocial treatment
• Score above 24 on the Mini Mental Status Exam

You may not qualify if…

• Both partners meet diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder based on our evaluation
• Coexisting bipolar or psychotic disorder
• Evidence of a primary substance abuse or dependence disorder
• Current ECT treatment
• Evidence of active and severe domestic violence

Where it is running

• Duke Child & Family Studies Center; Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina, United States

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