The treatment of anxiety and depression in primary care: a comparison of computer therapy, clinical psychology and GP treatment as usual

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Depression; Depressive episode

• Registration Number: ISRCTN74134952
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2003-09-12
• Study Completion: 2005-06-01
• Last Update Posted: 30 April 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

The sample comprises referrals from local GPs within the Hammersmith and Fulham Primary Care Groups. Patients (N=90) with anxiety and/or depression who are referred for psychological interventions and who give their written consent will be entered into the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Does not match inclusion criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Clinical effectiveness: measures assessing depression and anxiety at screening (assessment) and after 3 months. <br>Cost effectiveness: costs of the computer equipment, clinical psychologist's time and a research assistant¿s time will be calculated. Number of visits to the GP in the 3 months before and after the study will also be recorded.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ot provided at time of registration