Status:

COMPLETED

Stepped Telemental Health Care Intervention for Depression

Lead Sponsor:

Northwestern University

Conditions:

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a randomized, controlled trial comparing telephone-cognitive behavior therapy (T-CBT) with a therapist to a "Stepped Care" intervention for depression treatment (iCBT with support from a telep...

Detailed Description

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is common, with 12-month prevalence rates estimated to be between 6.6-10.3%. While many depressed patients state they would prefer psychological treatment to pharmacoth...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Has a DSM-IV diagnosis of non-psychotic major depressive disorder (MDD) as assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), plus a score of 12 or greater on the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Clinician Rated (QIDS-C)
  • Has a phone, access to the Internet, and basic internet skills
  • Is at least 18 years of age
  • Is able to speak and read English
  • If currently taking an antidepressant medication, participant must have been on a stable dose for at least two weeks, and have no plans to change the dose

Exclusion

  • Has visual, hearing, voice, or motor impairment that would prevent completion of study procedures
  • Is diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorder, substance use or other diagnosis for which participation in this trial is either inappropriate or dangerous
  • Is severely suicidal (has ideation, plan, and intent)
  • Is currently receiving or planning to begin psychotherapy during the study treatment period

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

312 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01906476

Start Date

February 1 2015

End Date

April 1 2018

Last Update

February 8 2023

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Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611