Continuation and maintenance treatments for persistent depressive disorder
Abstract
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:
To assess the effects of pharmacological and psychological continuation and maintenance treatments for persistent depressive disorder, in comparison with each other; placebo (drug/attention placebo/non‐specific treatment control); and treatment as usual (TAU). In addition, to assess the effects of combined psychological and pharmacological continuation and maintenance treatments, in comparison with either of these treatments alone.