Process-based Therapy for Difficult-to-treat Anxiety Disorders and Depression

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorGoethe University

About this trial

The aim of this study is to test the relative efficacy of Process-based Therapy compared to traditional CBT delivered in routine practice (r-CBT) for difficult-to-treat anxiety disorders and depression.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

A primary DSM-5 diagnosis of depressive or anxiety disorder

At least two unsuccessful attempts of pharmacological or psychological treatment according to the German guidelines for the treatment of depression or anxiety disorders (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Wissenschaftlichen Medizinischen Fachgesellschaften, AWMF)

Age 18-65 years

Sufficient knowledge of the German language

Disqualifiers

Increased suicidality

Substance abuse or dependency

Borderline personality disorder

Pervasive developmental disorder

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Process-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Treatment groups

80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Goethe University

Lead sponsor

Philipps University Marburg

Collaborator