Internet cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) for depression in older individuals with comorbid depression and cardiovascular disease

Not Applicable

Withdrawn

• Conditions: Depression; Heart failure; Mental Health - Depression; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613001113741
• Lead Sponsor: St Vincent's Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-10-04
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Withdrawn
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

A diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) according to the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Version 5.0.0; self-reported heart failure confirmed by a clinician at St Vincent's Heart and Lung Outpatients Clinic; aged over 50; prepared to provide name, phone number and address, and to provide the name and address of a local general practitioner, and to provide written informed consent; English language skills equivalent to a School Certificate level; access to a phone and a computer with internet and a printer.

Exclusion Criteria

Psychosis, bipolar disorder, substance abuse or dependence.
Severe depression (PHQ-9 >24) and/ or current suicidality (PHQ-9 Q9=2 or 3) will require a risk assessment with a clinician before being admitted into the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reductions in the Patient Health Questionnaire – 9-Item (PHQ-9)[Baseline, mid-treatment (week 4), immediately post-treatment (week 10), and 3 months after post-treatment (week 22) ]