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
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Oslo
Lead sponsor
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Collaborator