Rumination and Self-Compassion Moderate Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Patients with Recurrent and Persistent Major Depressive Disorder: A Controlled-Trial

Description

In this study, our aim was to investigate depressive rumination, content-independent perseverative thinking, mindfulness skills, and self-compassion as potential moderators and mediators of MBCT. In this non-randomized controlled trial, patients with persistent (n = 53) or recurrent MDD with (n = 31) or without (n = 51) a current depressive episode were assigned to an intervention (MBCT plus treatment as usual [TAU], n = 94) or control group (TAU only, n = 40) based on the time between the date of inclusion and the start of MBCT. Assessments were carried out before, halfway, and after 8 weeks of MBCT + TAU or TAU.

Principal Investigator

Jelle Lubbers

Other Collaborators

Dirk E M Geurts, Philip Spinhoven, Mira B Cladder-Micus, Demi Ennen, Anne E M Speckens, Jan Spijker

Publication Details

  • Doi: 3511703
  • Year Of Publication: 2024
  • Country: Netherlands

Study Info

  • Study Design: non-RCT,
  • Population Type: Clinical, recurrent or persistent MDD (as defined in the DSM-5)
  • Age Group: Adults (25-65)
  • Control Group: Passive control group
  • Total Sample Size: 135

Intervention Info

  • Intervention Type: MBCT
  • Intervention Details: Assessments were carried out before, halfway and after 8 weeks of MBCT+TAU or TAU.
  • Intervention Length: 8
  • Questionnaires: Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Self-Report (IDS-SR), Outcome Questionnaire (OQ 45), Ruminative Response Scale (RRS), Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire (PTQ), Self-compassion Scale (SCS), Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire–Short Form (FFMQ-SF)

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