Effectiveness of a Technology Assisted Behavioral Intervention in Assisting People With Major Depressive Disorder

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Depression

In brief

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 support, in reducing depressive symptoms and improving treatment adherence in primary care patients with major depressive disorder.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT00719979
Run by: Northwestern University
People needed: 102
Starts: 2009-09-01
Expected to finish: 2012-07-01
Last updated by the study team: 2014-03-19

Who can join

Age: 19 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

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

Where it is running

Northwestern University — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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