Cognitive Therapy in Reducing Depression in Patients With Cancer
Completed · Phase 2
Conditions studied: Depression
In brief
The purpose of this study is to learn about treatment of depression in people who have any type of cancer. Cognitive therapy (CT) helps improve depressive symptoms by targeting patient's thoughts and behaviors. People who are depressed tend to have more negative or pessimistic thoughts. CT helps people evaluate the accuracy of their thoughts. By encouraging patients to develop more balanced views, symptoms of depression begin to improve
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01748734
- Run by
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
- People needed
- 25
- Starts
- 2011-03-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2015-06-04
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Prior diagnosis of invasive cancer, any site, any stage, any time since diagnosis; history of non malignant (basal cell) or low malignant potential (e.g., in situ cervix) cancers do not meet this criterion
- Diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) criteria (American Psychiatric Association, 2000)
- Able and willing to give informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- History of bipolar affective disorder or psychosis
- Current axis I disorder (e.g. obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobia) other than MDD if it constitutes the predominant aspect of the clinical presentation and if it requires treatment other than that being offered
- History of substance dependence in the past six months
- Subnormal intellectual potential (intelligence quotient [IQ] below 80)
- Current suicide risk sufficient to preclude treatment on an outpatient basis
- Progressive neurological or related conditions/diagnoses
- Non-ambulatory
- Life expectancy less than 60 days
Where it is running
- Ohio State University Medical Center — Columbus, Ohio, United States
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