Evaluation of the effectiveness of a newly developed blended module for patients recovering from depression (STAIRS): a mixed methods RCT

Recruiting

Conditions: depression
10027946

Registration Number: NL-OMON54416

Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Recruiting

Sex: Not specified

Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

- age 18 to 65 years old; - in the last phase of treatment for a diagnosed
Major Depressive Disorder; the acute phase of depression is over and a patient
is in the process of regaining control over his life, or psychological
treatment is ended in the last 6 months and an aftercare or maintenance
antidepressant treatment is offered - Minimal reduction of depressive symptoms
into moderate; an IDS-SR score of <38 - The willingness to participate in
the study

Exclusion Criteria

- Bipolar depression or depression with psychotic features. - Comorbid
schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorder. - Comorbid moderate or
severe dependence of alcohol or drugs. - Neurological disorder (e.g.,
dementia). - Insufficient command of the Dutch language. - Cognitive problems
or indication of low IQ (i.e.< 80). - Not in possession of a pc or
smartphone. - Having been referred to a different mental health service for
other mental problems.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The primary outcome of this study is personal recovery, measured in each group<br /><br>as the change on the Individual Recovery Outcome Counter (I.ROC) and the<br /><br>Recovery Assessment Scale Domains and Stages (RAS-DS) between baseline and T1<br /><br>and T2.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary quantitative outcomes in each group are: depression relapse between<br /><br>T1 and T2, change in depressive symptom severity, level of empowerment, sense<br /><br>of control, level of functional disabilities due to depression, costs<br /><br>associated with psychosocial problems and recovery of Quality of Life from<br /><br>baseline to end of treatment and 6 month follow-up.<br /><br>Secondary qualitative outcomes in the experimental group are user experiences<br /><br>with the STAIRS-program. </p><br>