Status:

RECRUITING

WiserAD: The Effect of a Structured Online Intervention on Antidepressant Deprescribing in Primary Care

Lead Sponsor:

University of Melbourne

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia

Conditions:

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The use of antidepressants (ADs) is increasing globally, including within Australia, which has one of the highest rates of AD prescribing. Despite clear benefits for many people, there is reason to be...

Detailed Description

Antidepressants (ADs) have significantly improved the health and wellbeing for very many people and their success in enabling those with depression to retain their quality of life has undoubtedly led ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18-75 years
  • Stable on AD for \>=12m (no depressive episodes)
  • No history of recurrent depression
  • Sufficient English language proficiency to provide informed consent
  • No or mild depressive symptoms (PHQ-9)
  • Low risk of Suicide or Self-harm
  • Agree to consider reviewing their AD use
  • Agree to be randomized into the study
  • Willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion

  • Moderate/severe depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥10) at study entry or history of severe or recurrent depression
  • Experienced a major life event in the past 3 months, or foresee one occurring in the next 3 months (e.g. trauma, grief, loss of role, major health issue, financial crisis)
  • Continued AD use indicated for other condition (e.g. anxiety)
  • Currently prescribed a non-SSRI/SNRI AD, antipsychotic, or mood stabiliser
  • No internet access.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 25 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 7 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

312 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05355025

Start Date

May 25 2022

End Date

August 7 2025

Last Update

April 17 2024

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Melbourne, Australia