Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASp) Versus Escitalopram in Chronic Depression

Summary

60 patients with chronic major depressive disorder according to DSM-IV will be included into the study. Patients will be randomized to receive an open treatment either with CBASP, a psychotherapy for chronic depression, or pharmacological treatment with Escitalopram for 28 weeks.

Timeline

Start

2009-02

Primary completion

2010-04

Completion

2011-04

Drugs

Indications