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Cognitive behavioral psychotherapy for depression following stroke: a randomized controlled trial
1School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, UK. Nadina.Lincoln@nottingham.ac.uk
Stroke
|January 4, 2003
Summary
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) did not effectively treat depression in stroke survivors in this trial. Further research is needed due to study limitations, including small sample size.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Depression following stroke is a significant concern.
- Evidence for psychological interventions' effectiveness is inconclusive.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for post-stroke depression.
- To compare CBT with an attention placebo and standard care.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial involving 123 stroke patients.
- Patients received CBT, attention placebo, or standard care.
- Assessed depression, daily living activities, and handicap at 3 and 6 months.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in mood, daily functioning, or handicap between groups.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy was not found to be effective.
Conclusions:
- CBT is ineffective for treating depression in stroke survivors based on this study.
- Further randomized trials are recommended due to limitations in sample size and recruitment.