The effect of therapeutic horticulture on non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents with major depressive disorder: protocol for a randomized controlled trial - Scorecard - MDSpire
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The effect of therapeutic horticulture on non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents with major depressive disorder: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Clinical Scorecard: Investigating the Impact of Therapeutic Horticulture on Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Adolescents Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Major Depressive Disorder and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Key Mechanisms
Therapeutic Horticulture engages patients in planting, nurturing, and harvesting plants as a therapeutic medium.
Target Population
Adolescents aged 12-18 years diagnosed with MDD and NSSI
Care Setting
Single-center trial at the Brain Hospital Affiliated with Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong, China
Key Highlights
Rising incidence of MDD and NSSI among adolescents is a public health challenge.
Existing interventions face limitations such as low patient willingness and poor adherence.
Therapeutic Horticulture may provide a novel treatment option for adolescents with comorbid MDD and NSSI.
The trial will assess the efficacy of TH on NSSI and psychosocial functioning.
Outcomes will be evaluated at baseline and immediately post-intervention.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of MDD and NSSI per DSM-5 criteria.
Management
Control group will receive treatment as usual; intervention group will receive TH in addition to treatment as usual for two weeks.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Outcomes assessed at baseline (T0) and immediately post-intervention (T1).
Risks
Exclusion criteria include comorbid other mental disorders, history of serious physical illness, recent systematic horticultural therapy, allergies, or suicidal risk behaviors.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Adolescents aged 12-18 years with MDD and NSSI.
TH may enhance treatment adherence and engagement in therapeutic activities.
Clinical Best Practices
Informed consent must be obtained from participants.
Ensure adequate comprehension, communication, and writing abilities in participants.
