Combining Treatment Components in Transdiagnostic Therapy for Anxiety and Depression

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Conditions studied: Depression, Anxiety

In brief

The present study is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate the effect of combining two treatment components (i.e., cognitive restructuring and detached mindfulness) drawn from cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs) that are often combined in clinical practice. However, knowledge about the effect of combining these treatment components is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to explore single, combined, and sequencing effects of these two treatment components in patients with depression and/or anxiety disorders. Furthermore, the study aims to explore possible demographic and clinical moderators of the effects to address the question of what works for whom.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06429956

Run by

University of Aarhus

People needed

93

Starts

2024-06-28

Expected to finish

2026-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-11-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age ≥ 18 years.
• A diagnosis of an anxiety disorder (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia) and/or mild to moderate major depressive disorder (MDD) according to DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association, 2022).
• Danish language proficiency.
• Ability and willingness to give informed consent.
• No or stable antidepressant/antianxiety medication (i.e., same dosage for ≥ 8 weeks).
• Access to either a smartphone, tablet, or computer with video camera.

You may not qualify if…

• Severe depression deemed to require more intense psychotherapy or medication.
• Persistent depressive disorder (i.e., depressive symptoms have persisted for 2 years or more).
• Non-stabilized medication (see above).
• Currently receiving other psychotherapy or counseling.
• Not capable of participating online.
• Lack of Danish proficiency.
• A history of bipolar disorder.
• Current or past psychosis.
• Substance abuse or dependence judged to require treatment.
• Suicide risk requiring immediate hospitalization.

Where it is running

• Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences — Aarhus, Denmark (enrolling)

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