The Process Outcome Mindfulness Effects in Trainees (PrOMET)-Study (PrOMET)
Major Depression, Anxiety Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Major Depression focused on measuring Psychotherapy process, Change mechanisms, Mindfulness, Micro-interventions, Mindfulness interventions, Progressive muscle relaxation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- depressive disorder
- anxiety disorder
- treatment at the Center for Psychological Psychotherapy, University of Heidelberg
Exclusion Criteria:
- age below 18 or above 65
- insufficient German language skills
- psychotic disorder
Sites / Locations
- Center for Psychological Psychotherapy - University of Heidelberg
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
Other
TAU + mindfulness intervention
TAU + progressive muscle relaxation
Treatment as usual
In the first five minutes of each of 25 therapy sessions (duration: about 25 weeks), both patient and therapist perform together the brief intervention with mindfulness elements. Participants sit upright in their chairs in a comfortable position at a distance about one meter from the audio recorder. The text is standardized and spoken by Dr. Thomas Heidenreich. During the exercise, participants are instructed to observe their breathing and body sensations. After completion of the mindfulness intervention, the regular therapy session begins. Intervention: Cognitive behavior therapy of trainee therapists
In the first five minutes of each of 25 therapy sessions (duration: about 25 weeks), both patient and therapist perform together a short version of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR). Both patient and therapist sit upright in their chairs in a comfortable position at a distance about one meter from the audio recorder. The PMR text is standardized and spoken by Dr. Thomas Heidenreich. Wording is as similar as possible to the mindfulness interventions.During the exercise, participants are instructed to tense and relax arms, face, body and legs. After completion of PMR, the regular therapy session begins. Intervention: Cognitive behavior therapy of trainee therapists
No specific intervention is conducted at the beginning of therapy sessions. Standard cognitive behavior therapy treatment, based on the individualized case conception of the trainee therapist, is conducted during the whole treatment sessions. Intervention: Cognitive behavior therapy of trainee therapists