Detailed contribution information
| Contribution title | 3109 - Randomized controlled trial of Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) versus treatment-as-usual (TAU) for depression and anxiety disorders in adolescents – Study Protocol |
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| Contribution code | PS03-51 (P) |
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Objectives Investigate the effect of MBI plus TAU when compared to TAU alone in adolescent patients followed in a Portuguese Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) (15-17 years) for depression and / or an anxiety disorder. Our hypothesis is that the patients in the MBI associated to TAU group will present lower levels of depression and anxiety and higher levels of mindfulness skills when compared to those who did TAU alone. Methods Adolescents followed in Centro Hospitalar do Porto CAMS outpatients clinic for depression and / or an anxiety disorder will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: MBI + TAU or TAU. An informed consent will be obtained from the participants and their legal representative. Patients with psychosis, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, medical diseases that can explain the depressive or anxious symptoms, physical disability, mental retardation and a previous structured psychotherapeutic intervention will be excluded. A minimal sample of 66 individuals is expected. To assess outcomes the Portuguese versions of the Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure (CAMM), Children Depression Inventory (CDI and Revised Children´s Manifest Anxiety Scale will be used. These measurements will be collected at baseline, after 8 weeks and after 6 months. Appropriate statistical measures will be used to analyse these data. Results We expect that patients in the MBI + TAU group, when compared to those in the TAU group, present lower levels of anxiety and depression and higher levels of mindfulness skills. Conclusion To our knowledge this is the first-time Mindfulness is being used in a Portuguese National Health System CAMHS. The goal of this study is to determine if adding MBI to the TAU of adolescents with depression and / or anxiety disorders followed in a Portuguese CAMHS will improve their outcome. |