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nderstanding and overcoming patient-related barriers in the uptake of psychological care in cancer patients with depressive symptoms - To examine which symptoms of depression are most central in causing symptom spread and patients* own care needs and preferences for distinct symptoms

Completed
Conditions
Depression
10027946
Registration Number
NL-OMON46836
Lead Sponsor
niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
125
Inclusion Criteria

Primary cancer diagnosis in the past five years
Completion of medical treatment * 3 months
Age * 18 years
Ability to complete questionnaires in Dutch
Reporting at least mild levels of depressive symptoms, as indicated by a score * 5 on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Exclusion Criteria

Currently receiving psychological treatment

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>The main study parameter is symptoms of depression as measured in the daily<br /><br>diary. </p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Patients* need for care is measured for each of the PHQ-9 symptoms and two<br /><br>separate questions on type of care they would prefer and from whom they would<br /><br>prefer to receive care. </p><br>
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