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Nikapitiye Nandarathana

3 papers in the library · 17 citations · publishing 2025-2026

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Comparative effectiveness of Satipaṭṭhāna-based thought purification therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and treatment as usual in patients with depressive disorders: study protocol for a three-arm parallel-group superiority randomized controlled trial

International Journal of Clinical Trials April 29, 2026 Nikapitiye Nandarathana, Jay K. Ranjan, Hari S. Asthana et al.

Background: Depression is a significant global public health challenge, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based secular intervention for depression; however, it incorporates partially Buddhist mindfulness practices. The Satipaṭṭhāna-based thought purification therapy (SB-TPT) is a structured, seven-week intervention that integrates systematic contemplation of the...

The Efficacy and Durability of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in the Treatment of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine May 1, 2025 Nikapitiye Nandarathana, Jay Kumar Ranjan 17 citations

There is a dearth of meta-analytical studies measuring the durability of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders. Therefore, the present study was conducted to evaluate both the effectiveness and durability of MBCT in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. We systematically searched six databases from June 11, 2023 to September...