Psychoeducational Group for Depression
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Conditions studied: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD
In brief
The study aims to investigate the efficacy of a psychoeducational program as an adjunctive treatment for depression. The study will involve 338 patients diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) of moderate severity. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Treatment as usual (TAU) alone or TAU plus the psychoeducational program. The program consists of six weekly group sessions covering information and techniques for coping with depression. Primary outcomes include a reduction in depressive symptoms measured by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and increased knowledge of depression. Secondary outcomes include improvements in functionality and quality of life. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of psychoeducation in improving outcomes for individuals with depression
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06467474
- Run by
- Ricardo Alberto Moreno, M.D., Ph.D.
- People needed
- 338
- Starts
- 2024-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-06-21
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 59. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
Where it is running
- Institute of Psychiatry - Faculty of Medicine from University of Sao Paulo — São Paulo, Brazil (enrolling)
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