Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Severely Depressed Inpatients

December 19, 2006 updated by: German Research Foundation

An Intensive Treatment Program of Interpersonal Psychotherapy Plus Pharmacotherapy for Severely Depressed Inpatients

We examined the hypotheses that severely depressed inpatients treated for 5 weeks with IPT-S plus pharmacotherapy have 1) a higher reduction in depressive symptoms and 2) higher response- and remission rates compared to pharmacotherapy plus CM. For the follow-up period (12 months) we hypothesized a better symptomatic and psychosocial longterm outcome and lower rates of relapse for patients initially treated with combination therapy.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 124 hospitalized patients with a DSM IV diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder comparing 5 weeks of Interpersonal Psychotherapy modified for depressed inpatients (IPT-S) plus pharmacotherapy versus medication plus intensive Clinical Management (CM). The study included a prospective, naturalistic follow-up 3- and 12 months after acute treatment in 97 of 105 treatment completers. The 17-item version of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD) served as the primary outcome measure.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Germany
      • Freiburg, Germany, 79104
        • University Clinic Freiburg , Dept. of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Major Depression (single episode, recurrent or bipolar II) according to the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM IV (SCID)and a score of ≥ 16 on the 17-item version of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD)

Exclusion Criteria:

(1) concurrent diagnosis of bipolar I disorder, primary substance abuse or dependency, mental disorder due to organic factors, and borderline or antisocial personality disorder, (2) psychotic symptoms, (3) severe cognitive impairment, (4) contraindications to the study medication, and (5) being actively suicidal

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
The 17-item version of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD) served as the primary outcome measure

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Beck Depression Inventory

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

German Research Foundation

Investigators

  • Study Director: Mathias Berger, MD, University Clinic Freiburg, Dept. of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2000

Study Completion

August 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 9, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 9, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

May 11, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 20, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 19, 2006

Last Verified

October 1, 2000

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • SCHR443/4-1
  • SCHR443/4-2

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