A Randomized Controlled Trial of In-Home Tele-Behavioral Health Care Utilizing Behavioral Activation for Depression
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Depression
In brief
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based behavioral activation(BA) treatment for depression by comparing it to in-person BA treatment in Soldiers and Veterans with Major and Minor Depressive Disorder. We will test the hypothesis that 8 sessions of in-home BA delivered via a webcam will be as safe and effective in reducing symptoms of hopelessness and depression as in-person BA treatment for depression.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01599585
- Run by
- National Center for Telehealth and Technology
- People needed
- 121
- Starts
- 2012-05-01
- Expected to finish
- 2016-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-06-16
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Current Major Depressive or Minor Depressive Disorder
- High-speed internet/network access at home (384kbs minimum)
- Informed consent
- Fluent in the English language
You may not qualify if…
- Currently undergoing psychotherapy for depression
- less than 18 or greater than 65 year of age
- Active psychotic symptoms/disorders as determined by the SCID for DSM-IV
- Dysthymic Disorder
- Current suicidal ideation with intent or recent (within six months) history of a suicide attempt
- History of Organic Mental Disorder
- Current substance dependence as determined by the SCID (lifetime substance dependence or substance abuse will not be excluded)
- History of violence or poor impulse control causing potential risk to staff or others
- Significant ongoing stressors that require urgent crisis intervention
- Having a living arrangement that will not permit the use of a private space to participate in the study
Where it is running
- Portland VA Medical Center — Portland, Oregon, United States
- National Center for Telehealth and Technology — Tacoma, Washington, United States
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