NCT03329287

Simplified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression

Efficacy, Prediction and Methodological Evaluation of Simplified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression: a Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Study

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 180 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This trial attempts to evaluate the treatment efficacy of Simplified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (SCBT) and its safety among schizophrenia patients. Half of participants will be randomized to accept SCBT.

Detailed description

The investigators have developed a simplified but standardized set of cognitive behavioral treatment (including the therapist's manual and patient self-help manual) for the patients of generalized anxiety disorder and depression, known as Simplified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (SCBT). SCBT is the main psychological intervention of this study. The aim of this study is to verify its efficacy and applicability using a multi-center, randomized, placebo controlled and single-blind design, and to optimize the treatment program. The investigators hypothesize that SCBT is effective in patients with depression or anxiety, and the manual is easily-operated for the therapists.

Conditions

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Major Depressive Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	SCBT	SCBT, one hour per session.
DRUG	SSRIs and/or SNRIs	SSRIs and/or SNRIs at a recommended dosage.
BEHAVIORAL	Psychological Placebo	Supportive and relaxation therapy, one our per session.

Timeline

• Start date: 2017-07-01
• Primary completion: 2018-03-30
• Completion: 2018-06-30
• First posted: 2017-11-01
• Last updated: 2017-11-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China