An evaluation of the effectiveness of structured Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) self-help materials delivered by a self-help support worker within primary care

Completed

• Conditions: Depressive symptoms; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Depressive episode

• Registration Number: ISRCTN13475030
• Lead Sponsor: HS Greater Glasgow (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

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

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients presenting in a primary care/General Practice setting with symptoms of depression
2. Beck Depression Inventory -II score of 14 or more
3. Aged eighteen or above
4. Able to use the materials (i.e. have no visual or reading problems, learning difficulties or dementia)
Any member of the primary care team including GPs, practice or district nurses and health visitors will be able to refer to the study.

Exclusion Criteria

1, Suicidal intent (score of 2 or more on the BDI-II suicidal thoughts item)
2. Impaired concentration and motivation (as measured by a score of 7 or more on the combined BDI II items for energy [item 15], concentration difficulty [item 19] and tiredness [item 20])

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified