Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of a Technology Assisted Behavioral Intervention in Assisting People With Major Depressive Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
Northwestern University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
19+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
This study will develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a technology-assisted behavioral intervention, consisting of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy combined with telephone and email sup...
Detailed Description
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common mental disorder, with up to 10.3% of the population experiencing the disorder in a given 12-month period. Symptoms of MDD include feelings of anxiety, guilt...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV diagnosis of MDD as assessed using the Mini Mental State Exam (MINI)
- Has a telephone, email account, computer, and broadband access to the Internet
- Able to navigate the Internet
- Able to speak and read English
Exclusion
- Hearing or voice impairment
- Visual impairment that would prevent use of the workbook and completion of assessment materials
- Meets criteria for dementia
- Diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorder, current substance abuse, or other diagnosis for which participation in a clinical trial of psychotherapy may be either inappropriate or dangerous
- Currently receiving individual psychotherapy or planning to receive psychotherapy during the 12-week treatment phase of the study
- Planning to be out of town or unavailable for treatment for 4 weeks or more during the scheduled treatment time
- Exhibits severe suicidality, including ideation, plan, and intent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
102 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00719979
Start Date
September 1 2009
End Date
July 1 2012
Last Update
March 19 2014
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612