A Computerized Intervention for Depression
10 de marzo de 2017 actualizado por: William Stone
The primary purpose of this study is to examine how much change in depressive symptoms will be observed in persons who use an electronic Problem Solving Treatment (imbPST) compared to a control group at pre-, mid-point, and post-test assessments.
Descripción general del estudio
Estado
Terminado
Condiciones
Intervención / Tratamiento
Descripción detallada
An interactive multimedia computer-based treatment program was developed to provide an electronic version of problem solving therapy for depression (imbPST). The program was entirely automated and did not require the involvement of a live clinician, even though it was designed to provide a "virtual therapy" experience that feels more like interacting with a person than with a computer. The imbPST program was built to help individuals who did not have access to traditional therapy due the living conditions or individual preferences (e.g. rural, poor and persons desiring privacy or with significant time constraints). This computer-based treatment of depression offered several advantages. It can be used anywhere without a therapist present, and offered a standardized and consistent therapeutic approach.
The aim of this study is to reduce symptoms of depression in subjects through the use of a new, electronic Problem Solving Treatment (imbPST). Adult participants with moderate to severe depression symptoms are randomly assigned to either treatment or a wait-list condition. The Beck Depression Inventory-II was used as the primary outcome measure
Tipo de estudio
Intervencionista
Inscripción (Actual)
45
Fase
- No aplica
Contactos y Ubicaciones
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Ubicaciones de estudio
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Massachusetts
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Boston, Massachusetts, Estados Unidos, 02130
- Beth Israel Deconess Medical Center
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Criterios de participación
Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.
Criterio de elegibilidad
Edades elegibles para estudiar
18 años a 80 años (Adulto, Adulto Mayor)
Acepta Voluntarios Saludables
No
Géneros elegibles para el estudio
Todos
Descripción
Inclusion Criteria:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Present symptoms from the following criteria based on the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV-Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR): Major Depressive Episode, Mood Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition and/or Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood.
- Depression must be the primary diagnosis and not occur secondary to any another diagnosis such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), social phobia, or complicated bereavement, though comorbid diagnoses (e.g., anxiety disorders and PTSD) will not be exclusionary unless they are primary, except as specified below.
- Not receiving psychological treatment (e.g., face to face) at the time of the study.
- Not currently be receiving Problem Solving Treatment in any other context.
- Not reporting/reported suicidal attempts in the year prior to their participation in the study.
- Be able to write and speak English according to Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM test scores)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current suicidal ideation, history of suicidal attempts or self-injurious behavior at any point during the protocol.
- Have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, with psychosis, other disorder with psychotic symptoms, and/or brain injuries that includes loss of consciousness > 15 minutes and / post-traumatic amnesia of any duration.
- Any history of treatment with anti-psychotic medication.
- A felony conviction.
- Any current or recent (i.e. within the previous 6 months) substance abuse/dependence diagnosis (other than nicotine or caffeine).
- Current psychological treatment (e.g., face to face).
Plan de estudios
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¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Tratamiento
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Único
Armas e Intervenciones
Grupo de participantes/brazo |
Intervención / Tratamiento |
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Experimental: ImbPST
ImbPST Arm: Participants in this arm will interact with imbPST program which provides a simulated therapy session based on the Problem Solving Treatment-Primary Care (PST-PC) treatment manual used in depression clinical trials .
imbPST via a "virtual" therapist (presented via audio and video) provides programmed instructions on the steps and skills of problem solving, emotional support, and tailored feedback to the user's input.
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Sin intervención: Control Group
Control Arm: Participants in this group will not receive any treatment for their depression and their depressive symptoms will be monitored for 6 to 9 weeks
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¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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Symptoms of Depression will be assessed by using the Beck Depression Inventory II
Periodo de tiempo: Within the first 9 weeks after initiating treatment.
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Self-report measure for symptoms of depression
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Within the first 9 weeks after initiating treatment.
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Medidas de resultado secundarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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Software usability will be measured by the System Usability Scale
Periodo de tiempo: at baseline (week 0),and post-treatment ( week 9)
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Self-report measure
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at baseline (week 0),and post-treatment ( week 9)
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Symptoms of Depression will be assessed by using the Hopkins Symptom Checklist 20-item Depression Scale ( Self-report)
Periodo de tiempo: Within the first 9 weeks after initiating treatment.
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Self-report measure for symptoms of depression
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Within the first 9 weeks after initiating treatment.
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
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Patrocinador
Colaboradores
Investigadores
- Investigador principal: William Stone, Ph.D., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Publicaciones y enlaces útiles
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Publicaciones Generales
- Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB. The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure. J Gen Intern Med. 2001 Sep;16(9):606-13. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1497.2001.016009606.x.
- Arnau RC, Meagher MW, Norris MP, Bramson R. Psychometric evaluation of the Beck Depression Inventory-II with primary care medical patients. Health Psychol. 2001 Mar;20(2):112-9. doi: 10.1037//0278-6133.20.2.112.
- Hegel, M.T., & Arean, P.A. (2003) Problem-solving Treatment for Primary Care (PST-PC): A Treatment Manual for Depression
- Munoz RF, Cuijpers P, Smit F, Barrera AZ, Leykin Y. Prevention of major depression. Annu Rev Clin Psychol. 2010;6:181-212. doi: 10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-033109-132040.
- Proudfoot J, Goldberg D, Mann A, Everitt B, Marks I, Gray JA. Computerized, interactive, multimedia cognitive-behavioural program for anxiety and depression in general practice. Psychol Med. 2003 Feb;33(2):217-27. doi: 10.1017/s0033291702007225.
- Heinzelmann PJ, Lugn NE, Kvedar JC. Telemedicine in the future. J Telemed Telecare. 2005;11(8):384-90. doi: 10.1177/1357633X0501100802.
- Beck, A.T., Steer, R.A., & Garbin, M.C. (1988).Psychometric properties of the Beck Depression Inventory: Twenty-five years of evaluation. Clinical Psychology Review
- Lipman RS, Covi L, Shapiro AK. The Hopkins Symptom Checklist (HSCL)--factors derived from the HSCL-90. J Affect Disord. 1979 Mar;1(1):9-24. doi: 10.1016/0165-0327(79)90021-1.
- Thornett AM, Mynors-Wallis LM. Credibility of problem-solving therapy and medication for the treatment of depression among primary care patients. Med Sci Monit. 2002 Mar;8(3):CR193-6.
Fechas de registro del estudio
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Fechas importantes del estudio
Inicio del estudio
1 de septiembre de 2014
Finalización primaria (Actual)
20 de octubre de 2016
Finalización del estudio (Actual)
20 de octubre de 2016
Fechas de registro del estudio
Enviado por primera vez
5 de enero de 2016
Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
12 de enero de 2016
Publicado por primera vez (Estimar)
14 de enero de 2016
Actualizaciones de registros de estudio
Última actualización publicada (Actual)
14 de marzo de 2017
Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
10 de marzo de 2017
Última verificación
1 de marzo de 2017
Más información
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Otros números de identificación del estudio
- 2013P000384
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