Online Peer Networked Collaborative Learning for Managing Depressive Symptoms
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Depression
In brief
The goal of this field trial is to tailor and test a web-based intervention in adults 65 years of age or older. Two versions of the web-based intervention have been created and will be tested--one with an online social network and one without an online social network. The purpose of this study is to: pilot a novel intervention, examine methods to improve adherence to web-based interventions (e.g., peer network); collect data on feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of an web-based intervention for late life depression; and ultimately, to overcome the numerous barriers to treating depression in later life.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02841787
- Run by
- Northwestern University
- People needed
- 47
- Starts
- 2015-12-01
- Expected to finish
- 2016-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-10-29
Who can join
Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Has elevated depressive symptoms
- Has a telephone, e-mail account, computer, and broadband access to the Internet.
- Has basic internet skills and is able to access the internet independently
- Is able to speak and read English.
- Is at least 65 years of age.
- Is able to give informed consent.
You may not qualify if…
- Has hearing or voice impairment that would prevent participation in psychotherapy
- Has visual impairment that would prevent completion of assessment materials.
- Is 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.
- Is currently receiving individual psychotherapy or planning to receive psychotherapy during the 8-week treatment phase of the study
- Is planning to be out of town or unavailable for an extended period of time during the study without access to the Internet
- Exhibits severe suicidality, including ideation, plan, and intent.
- Has initiated treatment with an antidepressant in past 14 days. Once patients have been on a stable dose for 14 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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