Tackling chronic depression (TACK) Phase 1

Phase 1

Recruiting

• Conditions: Recurrent depressive disorder; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN16864442
• Lead Sponsor: East London NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-04-10
• Last Update Posted: 8 April 2019
• Study Completion: 2019-09-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. 18-80 years old
2. Clinical diagnosis of depression with a duration of illness of at least 2 years
3. Using NHS mental health services for the treatment of depression with regular contact with clinicians
4. Capacity to provide informed consent
5. Ability to speak and understand English
6. Low quality of life (as indicated by a score of <5 on the MANSA)
7. Evidence of current depression symptoms (score of >=10 on the MADRS)

Exclusion Criteria

Patients:
1. Does not meet inclusion criteria
2. A mean score of 5 or more on the MANSA
3. A total score of less than 10 on the MADRS
4. Primary problem of current substance misuse
5. No capacity to provide informed consent
6. An inpatient on a psychiatric ward at the time of recruitment

Clinicians:
1. Does not meet inclusion criteria
2. Does not have any clinical contact with patients with depression

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified