EXperimental Paradigm to Investigate Expectation Change in Depression 4 (EXPECD4)
Major Depressive Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Major Depressive Disorder
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria (clinical sample):
- diagnosis of major depression
- at least 18 years old
- sufficient German language skills
Exclusion Criteria (clinical sample):
- participation in previous studies on changes in expectations
Inclusion Criteria (healthy sample):
- at least 18 years old
- sufficient German language skills
Exclusion Criteria (clinical sample):
- participation in previous studies on changes in expectations
- current diagnosis of any mental disorder
- diagnosis of major depression in the past
- currently receiving psychotherapeutic treatment
Sites / Locations
- Schoen Klinik Bad Arolsen
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Expectation confirmation
Expectation disconfirmation
The participants in this group receive manipulated feedback indicating that their performance was very good in the test they had previously worked on. This feedback is intended to confirm the previously induced positive expectations of their own performance.
The participants in this group receive manipulated feedback indicating that their performance was below average in the test they had previously worked on. This feedback is intended to negatively disconfirm the previously induced positive expectations of their own performance.