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Testing a self-identification program for adults with depression

Tests a self-identification therapy program against acceptance and commitment therapy in adults with depression.

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Registry title: Self-Identification Program

Key facts

Where
Montpellier, FranceSee the site

Could this be for you?

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  • Are you between 18 and 70 years old?

Source: NCT06183359, who can take part

Where in France

  • CHU MontpellierMontpellier, FranceTaking people

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  2. Are travel costs paid?
  3. Can I keep my own doctor?
  4. What happens if I want to stop?
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Trial details

Who runs it
University Hospital, Montpellier
Trial code
NCT06183359
Record updated
30 September 2025
Original description
Conduct a pilot, single-center, randomized controlled 2-arm study aimed to evaluate the impact of an in-depth 3rd wave CBT program targeting correct self-identification (3rd level of 3rd wave CBT), compared to a control group receiving an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT; (1st level of 3rd wave CBT, a well-known psychotherapy). Main judgment criteria : Therapeutic response (reduction ≥ 50% between pre and immediate post-treatment), and rate of relapse at 6 months post-therapy. Secondary objectives: Evaluate psychological processes involved in the reduction of moral pain, diligence, ruminations, suicidal ideas, self-concept and alterations in functioning (mental and social), psychological skills.Read full original descriptionShow less

Correct Self-identification Program in the Treatment of Depression: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Conduct a pilot, single-center, randomized controlled 2-arm study aimed to evaluate the impact of an in-depth 3rd wave CBT program targeting correct self-identification (3rd level of 3rd wave CBT), compared to a control group receiving an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT; (1st level of 3rd wave CBT, a well-known psychotherapy). Main judgment criteria : Therapeutic response (reduction ≥ 50% between pre and immediate post-treatment), and rate of relapse at 6 months post-therapy. Secondary objectives: Evaluate psychological processes involved in the reduction of moral pain, diligence, ruminations, suicidal ideas, self-concept and alterations in functioning (mental and social), psychological skills.

Inclusion: Patients aged 18 to 70 years, presenting a current major depressive episode (according to DSM 571), as part of unipolar or bipolar depressive disorder.

Exclusion: Exclusion period determined by a previous study; Patients with a psychotic disorder; Patients with active thoughts of suicide with intention to carry out the act (C-SSRS "ideation suicidal" in the last week ≥ 4); Inability to receive informed information about the study; Adult protected by law or patient under guardianship or curatorship; Not be affiliated to a French social security scheme or beneficiary of such a scheme; Not being able to give informed written consent; Pregnant or breastfeeding women; Patients under judicial protection.

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06183359