Secondary Prevention of Depression Applying an Experimental Attentional Bias Modification Procedure

Plain-language summary

This study investigated whether an experimental method called attention bias modification could help prevent a new episode of depression in people with a history of depression, compared with a sham (placebo-like) procedure. It enrolled people who were not currently depressed but had a history of major depression based on the MINI interview. It was conducted as a non-phase study and has been completed.

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Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Completed

Sponsor

University of Oslo

Intervention

Attention Bias Modification, Sham Attention Bias Modification

Start date

1/1/2015

Estimated completion

12/1/2017

Countries

Norway

Related genes

Locations

• Arendal, Norway
• Oslo, Norway

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Nondepressed subjects (based on the MINI structured interview) with a history of major depression

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current or past neurological illness, bipolar disorder, psychosis or drug addiction.