Exploring body awareness in individuals with depressive disorders
Body Awareness in People With Depressive Disorder
Johannes Kepler University of Linz · NCT06879977
This study is trying to see how aware people with depression are of their bodies and how this awareness might change during their hospital stay.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 125 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 69 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johannes Kepler University of Linz (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Linz) |
| Trial ID | NCT06879977 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate body awareness in patients diagnosed with depressive disorders using the Awareness Body Chart (ABC). It will assess the distribution properties of body awareness and explore correlations with various demographic, physical, and psychological factors. The study will involve 125 patients who will complete a series of questionnaires at the beginning and end of their inpatient stay to evaluate changes in body awareness and mood. Statistical analysis will be conducted to interpret the data collected from these assessments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 69 with a medical diagnosis of a depressive disorder who are currently admitted as inpatients.
Not a fit: Patients with acute psychotic states or significant body schema disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of body awareness in depression, potentially leading to improved body-oriented therapies for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically on body awareness in depressive disorders, similar studies exploring body-oriented therapies have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 - 69 years * Medical diagnosis of a depressive disorder, including depressive adjustment disorder and depressive episodes in the context of bipolar disorder, i.e. one of the following ICD-10 codes: * F32 Depressive Episode * F33 Recurrent Depressive Disorder * F31.3 Bipolar Affective Disorder, current mild or moderate depressive episode * F31.4 Bipolar Affective Disorder, current severe depressive episode without psychotic symptoms * F43.20 Adjustment Disorder with Brief Depressive Reaction * F43.21 Adjustment Disorder with Prolonged Depressive Reaction * Inpatient admission * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to fill out questionnaires with or without assistance due to language, physical, or cognitive limitations * Acute psychotic state * Known body schema disorders, e.g. due to significant neurological or malignant diseases, eating disorders, congenital or acquired physical limitations such as the absence of a body part * Deafness, blindness
Where this trial is running
Linz
- Kepler University Clinic, Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Linz, Austria (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christian Mittermaier, M.D.
- Email: Christian.Mittermaier@kepleruniklinikum.at
- Phone: +43 (0)5 7680 83 - 6170
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Depressive Disorder, Depression, Body awareness