Status:
COMPLETED
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Software for the Treatment of Depression in People With Multiple Sclerosis
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sheffield
Collaborating Sponsors:
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Conditions:
Depression
Multiple Sclerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Guidance issued by the United Kingdom (UK) National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends the use of computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT) 'Beating the Blues' (BtB...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 18+
- Diagnosis of MS confirmed by neurologist
- Beck Depression Inventory-II score of at least 14 on two consecutive occasions
- Not currently or within past three months receiving any treatment from a psychologist, psychotherapist or psychiatrist.
- Willingness to be randomised to CCBT, at home or primary care facility or treatment as usual.
Exclusion
- Unable to read or write English
- Beck Depression Inventory score of at least 29 on two consecutive occasions
- Active suicidal ideas
- Current or life-time diagnosis of any of the following:
- psychosis
- organic mental disorder;
- alcohol or drug dependency
- Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of 8.5 or above
- Unable to use the CCBT package due to physical disability
- Unable to use the CCBT package due to cognitive symptoms (mini-mental state of 20 below or if, in the opinion of the study psychologist, the individual would be unlikely to benefit from CCBT)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 31 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00678496
Start Date
October 1 2008
End Date
January 31 2010
Last Update
March 17 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, S10 3TG