Thinking skills and how they relate to depression, anxiety, and work functioning

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 naturalistic observational study follows outpatients with depression or anxiety who are at risk of sick leave as they receive metacognitive therapy combined with work-focused interventions at an ordinary clinic. Researchers measure cognitive functioning, symptoms, and work outcomes over time to see how changes in thinking skills relate to sick leave and return-to-work. The design is non-randomized and reflects routine clinical practice rather than a controlled intervention. Findings aim to identify whether impaired cognitive functioning predicts longer sick leave or poorer vocational recovery and whether cognitive function changes following therapy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety,
* at risk of sick leave

Exclusion Criteria:

* personality disorders cluster A or B,
* ongoing substance abuse,
* symptoms of psychosis,
* acute suicidality,
* serious somatic disorders

Where it's running

• Diakonhjemmet hospital
  Oslo, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Odin Hjemdal, PhD
• Email: odin.hjemdal@ntnu.no
• Phone: +4773597889

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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.