A comparison of transdiagnostic behavior therapy (TBT) and behavioral activation treatment for depression (BATD) in veterans with major depressive disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Although frequently discussed within the scope of transdiagnostic psychotherapy protocols, limited data are available on their efficacy in patients with a principal diagnosis of major depressive disorder. The present study attempted to address that gap in the literature through a randomized clinical trial comparing transdiagnostic behavior therapy (TBT) to behavioral activation treatment for depression (BATD).

Methods

Forty veterans with principal major depressive disorder were randomized into either 12 sessions of individual TBT or BATD, with symptom measures collected at baseline and posttreatment. Process variables for treatment engagement and completion also were recorded.

Results

Participants reported similar symptom improvements in depression, stress,

SUBMITTER: Gros DF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10034572 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature