Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/Metacognitive Therapy for Low Self Esteem

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Oslo

About this trial

The goal for this clinical trial is to explore the effect of CBT/MCT on the treatment of low self esteem. 20 patients with low self-esteem will be selected and distributed into two either MCT or a CBT

We aim in this study to (1) evaluate the accessibility and effectiveness of MCT and CBT in treating low self-esteem, (2) investigate the patterns of change and the mechanisms of action involved during treatment, and (3) examine the impact of meta-cognitions and neuropsychologial processes in the treatment response and any relapse prevention of low self-esteem.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Signed written informed consent obtained prior to entry in the study.

Scores below 15 on the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSE)

18 years or older.

Disqualifiers

Psychosis

Bipolar type 1

Current suicide intent

PTSD

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Metacognitive therapy

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Oslo

Lead sponsor

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Collaborator