Status:

COMPLETED

Adaptation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills-Groups for Individuals With Suicidal Ideation and Depression

Lead Sponsor:

Maurizio Fava, MD

Conditions:

Suicidal Ideation

Major Depressive Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Harley and colleagues demonstrated that adding Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills-groups and therapist consultation to treatment as usual successfully reduced symptoms of depression. The presen...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Participants will be at least 18 years of age.
  • Participants will meet criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) on the Structured Clinical Interviews for Axis I DSM-IV Disorders
  • Participants must report current suicidal ideation on the Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Interview
  • Participants must have an outpatient psychiatric provider who they see "regularly" (i.e., at least every other week for therapy, case management, or medication management).
  • English language proficiency.

Exclusion

  • DSM-IV diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychotic disorder NOS, or personality disorders.
  • Active current substance dependence.
  • Severe or unstable medical conditions that would prohibit regular group attendance or participation.
  • Other group therapy.
  • Significant dementia or cognitive impairment that would interfere with the learning of DBT skills.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

26 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01441258

Start Date

October 1 2011

End Date

February 1 2015

Last Update

April 8 2015

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114