Effectiveness of a computerised cognitive behavioural therapy programme (Overcoming Depression) for patients suffering from depression as compared to a waiting list control group.

Completed

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

• Registration Number: ISRCTN78427302
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2005 Update - Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Male and female adult out patients who have been referred for specialist cognitive behavioural therapy for treatment of depression.
Participants will have:
1. Primary diagnosis of depression disorder or anxiety.
2. No change in medication for the previous 12 weeks.
3. Willingness to try a trial of CCBT.
4. No evidence of severe depression or suicidal intent.
5. No evidence of current substance abuse.
6. No evidence of organic impairment.
7. Agreement of RMO for participation.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with organic disorders
2. Patients with personality disorder
3. Patients who can not comprehend English

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified