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Management of depression by primary care health workers in Lagos, Nigeria

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Depression
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Registration Number
ISRCTN66243738
Lead Sponsor
agos State University College of Medicine
Brief Summary

2019 results in https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31351240 (added 29/07/2019)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
907
Inclusion Criteria

1. Adults aged 18-60 years
2. Scoring >10 on PHQ-9 or persistent score of >5 but <10 on PHQ-9 for 2 weeks
3. Intend to stay in the project area for at least 16 months
4. Ready to consent to trial

Exclusion Criteria

1. Children (below 18 years) and the elderly (above 60 years)
2. Patients with serious medical condition or disability necessitating specialist care
3. Patients having presently having any form of psychosis or under psychiatric care or showing suicidal ideation or attempt.
4. Patients with scores 5 or less on PHQ-9 on first visit or 2 weeks repeat screen
5. Patients not intending to stay in the project area for at least 16 months

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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