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Duration of relapse prevention after cognitive therapy in residual depression: Follow-up of controlled trial

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Peter Cornwall, Marie Pope

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Abstract

Background. Although there is good evidence that cognitive therapy (CBT) lessens relapse and recurrence in unipolar depression, the duration of this effect is not known. Method. One hundred and fifty-eight subjects, from a randomized controlled trial of CBT plus medication and clinical management versus medication and clinical management alone, were followed 6 years after randomization (41/2 years after completion of CBT) and the longitudinal course assessed. Results. Effects in prevention of relapse and recurrence were found to persist, with weakening, and were not fully lost until 31/2 years after the end of CBT. Residual symptoms were also lessened. Conclusions. The effect of CBT in reduction of relapse and recurrence persists for several years. The potential value of subsequent additional CBT some time after cessation should be explored. © 2004 Cambridge University Press.

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Author(s): Paykel ES, Scott J, Cornwall PL, Abbott R, Crane C, Pope M, Johnson AL

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Psychological Medicine

Year: 2005

Volume: 35

Issue: 1

Pages: 59-68

Print publication date: 01/01/2005

ISSN (print): 0033-2917

ISSN (electronic): 1469-8978

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S003329170400282X

DOI: 10.1017/S003329170400282X

PubMed id: 15842029

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