Research on the Biological Mechanism of the Efficacy of Psychotherapy for Depression Based on the fNIRS
Depressive Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depressive Disorder focused on measuring Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, fNIRS, depression, Biological Mechanism, Psychotherapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Meet the diagnostic criteria for depression according to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition). Have at least a junior high school education or higher. Age between 16 and 50 years old. Grew up in a Chinese-speaking environment and are proficient in Mandarin Chinese for effective communication. Exclusion Criteria: Physical illnesses that significantly impact communication and mobility. Co-occurring psychiatric disorders other than depression. History of substance dependence or substance addiction.
Sites / Locations
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang UniversityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Experimental
medication therapy group
Interpersonal Psychotherapy group
combination of medication therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy group
Patients randomized to the medication therapy group will receive standardized treatment with antidepressant medications according to clinical guidelines.
The participants will receive standardized IPT treatment for 12 weeks. IPT therapists have received training from IPT workshops in both China and the United States and obtained the corresponding certifications. IPT therapists focus on the interpersonal domains associated with the onset and maintenance of depression. They guide clients in identifying the connections between their emotional changes and interpersonal difficulties, exploring problems, actively seeking potential interpersonal support and assistance, improving interpersonal skills, helping clients alleviate symptoms, enhance their quality of life, and adapt better to society.
Patients randomized to this group will receive standardized treatment with antidepressant medications according to clinical guidelines. The participants will also receive standardized IPT treatment for 12 weeks. IPT therapists have received training from IPT workshops in both China and the United States and obtained the corresponding certifications. IPT therapists focus on the interpersonal domains associated with the onset and maintenance of depression. They guide clients in identifying the connections between their emotional changes and interpersonal difficulties, exploring problems, actively seeking potential interpersonal support and assistance, improving interpersonal skills, helping clients alleviate symptoms, enhance their quality of life, and adapt better to society.