Trial reportBMC psychiatry2015
A randomised controlled trial of positive memory training for the treatment of depression within schizophrenia.
Trial report in BMC psychiatry, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparison of the processing of positive memories technique and supportive counseling for posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized controlled trial.Behaviour research and therapy · 2026Trial
- Cost-Effectiveness of Positive Memory Training (PoMeT) for the Treatment of Depression in Schizophrenia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- An analysis of the complementarity of ICECAP-A and EQ-5D-3 L in an adult population of patients with knee pain.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2016Trial
- Therapeutic impacts of recalling and processing positive autobiographical memories on posttrauma health: An open-label study.Journal of traumatic stress · 2025Article
- Resilience in the face of adversity: How people with intellectual disabilities deal with challenging times.Journal of intellectual disabilities : JOID · 2024Article
- Factors Related to Positive Memory Count Among Trauma-Exposed Individuals: A Scoping Review.Trauma, violence & abuse · 2022Article
- Critical considerations for the positive memory-posttraumatic stress disorder model.Clinical psychology & psychotherapy · 2022Review
- Cognitive behavioral group treatment for low self-esteem in psychosis: a proof of concept study.BMC psychiatry · 2021Article
- Moderating effects of sleep difficulties on relations between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and positive memory count.Journal of clinical psychology · 2021Article
- Processing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Primer.Journal of psychotherapy integration · 2021Article
- Cultural and linguistic adaptation of the multi-dimensional OXCAP-MH for outcome measurement of mental health among people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda: the Luganda version.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2021Article
- Moderating effects of dysregulation and fear of positive emotions on the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and positive memory count.Journal of clinical psychology · 2021Article
- Effects of processing positive memories on posttrauma mental health: A preliminary study in a non-clinical student sample.Journal of behavior therapy and experimental psychiatry · 2020Article
- Relation between PTSD symptom clusters and positive memory characteristics: A network perspective.Journal of anxiety disorders · 2020Article
- Measuring broader wellbeing in mental health services: validity of the German language OxCAP-MH capability instrument.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2019Article
- Pathways from Trauma to Psychotic Experiences: A Theoretically Informed Model of Posttraumatic Stress in Psychosis.Frontiers in psychology · 2017Article
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13 authors at 8 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundDepression is highly prevalent within individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, and is associated with an increased risk of suicide. There are no current evidence based treatments for low mood within this group. The specific targeting of co-morbid conditions within complex mental health problems lends itself to the development of short-term structured interventions which are relatively easy to disseminate within health services. A brief cognitive intervention based on a competitive memory theory of depression, is being evaluated in terms of its effectiveness in reducing depression within this group. METHODS/
designThis is a single blind, intention-to-treat, multi-site, randomized controlled trial comparing Positive Memory Training plus Treatment as Usual with Treatment as Usual alone. Participants will be recruited from two NHS Trusts in Southern England. In order to be eligible, participants must have a DSM-V diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorder and exhibit at least a mild level of depression. Following baseline assessment eligible participants will be randomly allocated to either the Positive Memory Training plus Treatment as Usual group or the Treatment as Usual group. Outcome will be assessed at the end of treatment (3-months) and at 6-month and 9-month post randomization by assessors blind to group allocation. The primary outcome will be levels of depression and secondary outcomes will be severity of psychotic symptoms and cost-effectiveness. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted with all participants who are allocated to the treatment group so as to explore the acceptability of the intervention. DISCUSSION: Cognitive behaviour therapy is recommended for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. However, the number of sessions and length of training required to deliver this intervention has caused a limit in availability. The current trial will evaluate a short-term structured protocol which targets a co-morbid condition often considered of primary importance by service users. If successful the intervention will be an important addition to current initiatives aimed at increasing access to psychological therapies for people diagnosed with severe mental health problems.
trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials. ISRCTN99485756 . Registered 13 March 2014.
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