The effectiveness of blended treatment for depression: combining face-to-face and online therapy

• Conditions: Depression, major depressive disorder.

• Registration Number: NL-OMON25452
• Lead Sponsor: VU University Amsterdam, GGZ inGeest

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

Being 18 years of age or older.
- Meet DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for MDD as confirmed by the telephone administered MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview version 5.0 and a score of 5 or higher on the PHQ-9 screening questionnaire.
- Provide signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

- Having current high risk for suicide according to the M.I.N.I. Interview section C.
- Having serious psychiatric co-morbidity as established in the M.I.N.I. interview, i.e. bipolar affective disorder, psychotic illness, substance dependence and obsessive compulsive disorder.
- Currently receiving psychological treatment for depression in primary or specialised mental health care.
- Being unable to comprehend the spoken and written Dutch language.
- Not having access to an internet connection.
- Not willing to carry an Android smartphone during the duration of treatment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
evel of depressive symptoms (PHQ-9)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS) <br>Diagnosis of depression and comorbid disorders (M.I.N.I.)<br>Health-related quality of life (EQ-5D)<br>Patients' treatment preference <br>Patients' expectancy (CEQ)<br>Patients' satisfaction (CSQ-8, SUS)<br>Working alliance (WAI, WAI-online therapy)<br>Costs-effectiveness of bCBT (using TiC-P)