Veteran Peer-Assisted Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Depression

In brief

The investigators will conduct a randomized clinical trial of Peer-Supported cCBT versus enhanced usual care (EUC) for 330 patients with new episodes of depression in primary care at three VA sites and their associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02057042

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

330

Starts

2015-06-01

Expected to finish

2018-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2019-10-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients will be eligible for the study if they:
• have new episodes of depression in primary care, defined as those with a new diagnoses of depression and no prior depression diagnoses or antidepressant fills within 120 days of the index date of their depression diagnosis any of three VA study sites or associated CBOCs. Patients must enroll within 90 days of their diagnosis.
• have a current Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9 score > 10.
• are not receiving mental health care outside of VHA.
• have broadband internet access at home or confirm willingness, ability, and a plan to go to their VA facility to complete cCBT modules.
• have familiarity with email and internet use.
• have stable access to and ability to communicate by telephone.

You may not qualify if…

• Exclusion criteria for the study will include:
• a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD) with psychotic features, or Bipolar I in the past 24 months.
• a positive screen for moderate or severe substance use (AUDIT-C >7).
• an immediate risk of suicide, requiring hospitalization or urgent evaluation (as evidenced by suicidal plan or intent).
• participating in other research studies.
• diagnosis of depression in the past 4 months from a non-VA provider

Where it is running

• VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
• Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Battle Creek, MI — Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
• John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI — Detroit, Michigan, United States

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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