At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓DSM-IV criteria for unipolar major depression with Hamilton Depression Scale score of 18-22 (mild to moderate severity)
- ✓At least 18 years of age
- ✓Competence to understand study requirements and ability to comply with the intervention
- ✕Treatment resistance: history of inadequate response to two or more antidepressants at therapeutic doses for adequate periods
- ✕History of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, psychotic episodes, or personality disorder (except obsessive-compulsive disorder)
- ✕History of multiple suicide attempts
- ✕Acute psychiatric condition other than unipolar depression
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A Spirituality Teaching Program for Depression in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Spirituality Teaching Program for Major Depression. Completed, enrolled 84 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Major depression is a widely spread health problem in Canada. Recent research suggests a potential role for religion/spirituality in the prevention of and recovery from depression in adults. The purpose this study was to assess the efficacy of a home-based Spirituality Teaching Program for adults in the treatment of major depression. The objectives of the study were to determine: 1. whether the Spirituality Teaching Program is efficacious in improving depression severity, response rate, and remission rate in adults, 2. whether efficacy is maintained long term (over a 16 week period).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The Spirituality Teaching Program is a home study program delivered through audio CDs over an 8-week period. The program consists of weekly 90 minute teaching sessions, based on the content of a workshop developed to assist users in developing a more spiritual outlook on life and coping resources. Using didactic comment and storytelling, the following spiritual concepts are addressed in the sessions: self-transcendence, connectedness, forgiveness, self-acceptance, detachment, compassion and gratitude. Each session concludes with a relevant guided visualization practice. In addition, a 15-minute progressive relaxation exercise is included that is to be used on a daily basis. The presented content is nondenominational to ensure compatibility with any beliefs participants may hold.