Talking therapy shows promise for MG patients with depression in tiny pilot study
NCT ID NCT07649187
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether having a tendency toward depression affects how well people with thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis (MG) respond to psychological counseling. Nineteen adults who had surgery for thymoma and MG received eight sessions of counseling based on Gestalt therapy and Somatic Experiencing. Researchers measured changes in daily functioning, quality of life, and well-being before and after the sessions.
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Active substance
psychological counseling (Gestalt therapy and Somatic Experiencing)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward personalized counseling approaches for myasthenia gravis patients with depressive symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 19 participants and no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so effects are limited.
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Locations
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Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
Taipei, Taipei, 111045, Taiwan