A Comparison of Cognitive and Dynamic Therapy for Depression in Community Settings

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Major Depressive Disorder

In brief

The goal of this study is to compare supportive-expressive therapy, a type of psychodynamic psychotherapy, with cognitive therapy for the treatment of depression in community mental health consumers. Hypothesized mediators of treatment will also be examined.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01207271

Run by

University of Pennsylvania

People needed

237

Starts

2010-11-01

Expected to finish

2014-12-09

Last updated by the study team

2017-05-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Confirmed diagnosis of major depressive disorder
• Able to read at the 4th grade level or higher
• Willingness to be randomized and participate in research

You may not qualify if…

• Current or past diagnosis of schizophrenia, seizure disorder, bipolar disorder, psychotic features, or clinically significant organic pathology
• Significant suicidal risk/ideation requiring immediate referral for more intensive treatment, or specific gesture in the last 6 months
• Current substance abuse or dependence requiring immediate referral to substance abuse program
• Acute medical problem requiring immediate inpatient treatment
• Need for referral to a partial hospitalization program

Where it is running

• University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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