NCT00928980

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the (cost)effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) compared to that of antidepressant medication, and its combination with regard to the prevention of relapse or recurrence in patients with recurrent depression.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
317

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2009

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

13 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 25, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 26, 2009

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

November 13, 2020

Status Verified

November 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

4.1 years

First QC Date

June 25, 2009

Last Update Submit

November 12, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

Recurrent Major Depressive DisorderMindfulness Based Cognitive TherapyCost-effectivenessAntidepressant medicationRandomized Controlled Trial

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Relapse/recurrence of Major Depressive Episode

    Relapse or recurrence of depression will be assessed trimonthly using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-V (SCID) depression module.

    3, 6, 9, 12, 15 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Costs made by consumption of medical care and production loss

    3, 6, 9, 12, 15 months

Study Arms (3)

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and withdrawal of antidepressant medication between the 4th and 5th session, patients being off medication until the end of study period (15 months).

Behavioral: Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Combination

EXPERIMENTAL

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy combined with the use of antidepressant medication during the study (15 months).

Behavioral: Mindfulness Based Cognitive TherapyDrug: Optimal Medical Care

Optimal Medical Care

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Treatment with optimal medical care: therapeutic dose of antidepressant medication during at least 15 months, administered in accordance with current guidelines.

Drug: Optimal Medical Care

Interventions

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy is an 8-week during group intervention encompassing meditation practice and cognitive therapy techniques.

CombinationMindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Therapeutic dose of antidepressant medication

CombinationOptimal Medical Care

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Recurrent Major Depressive Episode (at least 3 previous episodes)
  • Treatment with therapeutic dose of antidepressant medication during past six months
  • Currently in full or partial remission

You may not qualify if:

  • Bipolar disorder (current and previous (hypo)manic episodes)
  • Psychotic disorder (current and previous)
  • Neurological or somatic illness affecting depression or outcome measures
  • Current alcohol or drugs dependency
  • Use of high dosage benzodiazepines (\> 2 mg Lorazepam equivalents daily)
  • Recent Electro Convulsive Therapy (\< 3 months ago)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (13)

Pro Persona

Arnhem, Gelderland, 6800, Netherlands

Location

Pro Persona

Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands

Location

Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center

Nijmegen, Gelderland, 6525 GC, Netherlands

Location

Pro Persona

Tiel, Gelderland, Netherlands

Location

GGZ Noord-Holland-Noord

Alkmaar, North Holland, Netherlands

Location

Free University Medical Center and GGZ In Geest

Amsterdam, North Holland, 1000, Netherlands

Location

AMC Amsterdam

Amsterdam, North Holland, 1100 DD, Netherlands

Location

GGZ Rivierduinen - Leiden

Leiden, South Holland, 2300 AT, Netherlands

Location

Leiden University Medical Center

Leiden, South Holland, 2300 RC, Netherlands

Location

PsyQ

The Hague, South Holland, 2500, Netherlands

Location

Parnassia ACO Zuid

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Location

GGZ Centraal

Amersfoort, Utrecht, 3800, Netherlands

Location

GGZ Duin- en Bollenstreek

Katwijk, Netherlands

Location

Related Publications (7)

  • Kuyken W, Byford S, Taylor RS, Watkins E, Holden E, White K, Barrett B, Byng R, Evans A, Mullan E, Teasdale JD. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to prevent relapse in recurrent depression. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2008 Dec;76(6):966-78. doi: 10.1037/a0013786.

    PMID: 19045965BACKGROUND
  • Ma SH, Teasdale JD. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression: replication and exploration of differential relapse prevention effects. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2004 Feb;72(1):31-40. doi: 10.1037/0022-006X.72.1.31.

    PMID: 14756612BACKGROUND
  • Teasdale JD, Segal ZV, Williams JM, Ridgeway VA, Soulsby JM, Lau MA. Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2000 Aug;68(4):615-23. doi: 10.1037//0022-006x.68.4.615.

    PMID: 10965637BACKGROUND
  • Huijbers MJ, Wentink C, Simons E, Spijker J, Speckens A. Discontinuing antidepressant medication after mindfulness-based cognitive therapy: a mixed-methods study exploring predictors and outcomes of different discontinuation trajectories, and its facilitators and barriers. BMJ Open. 2020 Nov 11;10(11):e039053. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039053.

  • Huijbers MJ, Spinhoven P, Spijker J, Ruhe HG, van Schaik DJ, van Oppen P, Nolen WA, Ormel J, Kuyken W, van der Wilt GJ, Blom MB, Schene AH, Rogier A, Donders T, Speckens AE. Discontinuation of antidepressant medication after mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for recurrent depression: randomised controlled non-inferiority trial. Br J Psychiatry. 2016 Apr;208(4):366-73. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.115.168971. Epub 2016 Feb 18.

  • Huijbers MJ, Spinhoven P, Spijker J, Ruhe HG, van Schaik DJ, van Oppen P, Nolen WA, Ormel J, Kuyken W, van der Wilt GJ, Blom MB, Schene AH, Donders AR, Speckens AE. Adding mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to maintenance antidepressant medication for prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depressive disorder: Randomised controlled trial. J Affect Disord. 2015 Nov 15;187:54-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2015.08.023. Epub 2015 Aug 18.

  • Huijbers MJ, Spijker J, Donders AR, van Schaik DJ, van Oppen P, Ruhe HG, Blom MB, Nolen WA, Ormel J, van der Wilt GJ, Kuyken W, Spinhoven P, Speckens AE. Preventing relapse in recurrent depression using mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, antidepressant medication or the combination: trial design and protocol of the MOMENT study. BMC Psychiatry. 2012 Aug 27;12:125. doi: 10.1186/1471-244X-12-125.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depressive Disorder, Major

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Depressive DisorderMood DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

MindfulnessCognitive Behavioral TherapyBehavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Anne EM Speckens, Prof. dr.

    Radboud University Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Prof. dr. Anne E.M. Speckens

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 25, 2009

First Posted

June 26, 2009

Study Start

May 1, 2009

Primary Completion

June 1, 2013

Study Completion

June 1, 2013

Last Updated

November 13, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-11

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