Internet Intervention for the Prevention of Depression - Approaches to Improving Mood

Withdrawn before enrolling · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Individuals at Risk for 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 preventing depressive symptoms and improving treatment adherence in individuals at risk of major depressive disorder.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01080105

Run by

Northwestern University

People needed

0

Starts

2012-06-01

Expected to finish

2013-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-07-03

Who can join

Age: 19 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• PredictD Risk Score of .130
• Has a telephone, e-mail account, computer, and broadband access to the Internet.
• Is able to speak and read English.
• Is at least 19 years of age.
• Is able to give informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• Has DSM-IV diagnosis of Major Depressive Episode assessed using the MINI
• Has hearing or voice impairment that would prevent participation in psychotherapy.
• Has visual impairment that would prevent use of the workbook and completion of assessment materials.
• Meets criteria for dementia by scoring < 25 on the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS).
• Is diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorder, current post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), current substance abuse, or other diagnosis for which participation in a clinical trial of psychotherapy may be either inappropriate or dangerous. Patients with substance abuse diagnoses who have been clean and sober for 3 months will be admitted if otherwise eligible.
• Is currently receiving individual psychotherapy or planning to receive psychotherapy during the 12-week treatment phase of the study.
• Is 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.
• Has initiated treatment with an antidepressant in past 10 days. Once patients have been on a stable dose for 10 days and do not have an appointment with a physician or psychiatrist to change this dose, the patient will be eligible based on this criterion.

Where it is running

• Northwestern University — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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