Can talk therapy break the cycle of depressive rumination?
NCT ID NCT06322420
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether Behavioral Activation (BA) therapy can change the habit of repetitive negative thinking (rumination) in people with major depression. Up to 120 adults will receive 12 sessions of BA over 11 weeks. Researchers will measure symptom changes and explore who responds best to treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Behavioral Activation therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show how Behavioral Activation helps reduce depressive rumination and identify who benefits most.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-arm study without a placebo group, so results may not prove the therapy works better than no treatment or other approaches.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland, 102, Iceland