Comparing two treatments to improve self-esteem

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study examines the effectiveness of two self-esteem interventions, COMET and CBT, in a general psychiatric population. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments for nine weeks, with assessments conducted at baseline, end of treatment, and six months later. The study aims to determine differences in effectiveness on self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and general mental health, as well as the role of imagination in treatment outcomes. Various outcome measures will be utilized to evaluate the results.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

\- A self-perceived low self-esteem established by both patient and caregiver by means of (consent to) referral for self-esteem treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

* severe suicidality for which hospitalization or other forms of crisis care is necessary,
* acute psychosis,
* current manic episode,
* current alcohol or drug abuse,
* insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language,
* illiteracy
* being unable to identify at least one positive aspect of oneself, which does not need to be felt as convincing for the participant. The latter is an excluding criterium formulated by the COMET protocol.

Where it's running

• Stichting GGZ Noord-Holland-Noord
  Heerhugowaard, North Holland, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Eva Velthorst, PhD — Ggz-Nhn
• Study coordinator: Ellen de Jonge, MSc
• Email: e.dejonge@ggz-nhn.nl
• Phone: (0031) 06 12526264

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.