Clinical Trial: Targeted ACT Compared to Supportive Therapy for Depression RCT

U.S., March 29 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06900608) titled 'Targeted ACT Compared to Supportive Therapy for Depression RCT' on March 10.

Brief Summary: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has demonstrated efficacy in reducing depressive symptoms, primarily compared to no treatment or minimal treatment controls. This study compared the efficacy of ACT targeting cognitive defusion (CD, 3 sessions) and values-based activity scheduling (VBAS, 3 sessions) to supportive therapy (ST). Both treatments offered six sessions, a rationale for the approach, related techniques, and homework assignments. A parallel group randomized controlled efficacy trial design was used. Participants were stratifie...