Project Lighten Up

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: Treatment-Resistant Depression; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000580673
• Lead Sponsor: The Bouverie Centre, Latrobe University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-10-04
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

1) A diagnosis of Depression (greater than 17 on Hamilton Depression Inventory) which has been resistant to standard medical treatment delivered for at least one year. 2) The availability of a significant other to take part 3) The absence of moderate to severe psychatric conditions other than depression.

Exclusion Criteria

Anxiety

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The study measures changes to level of Depression.[Using pre and post measures at a 9 month interval.];The study measures changes to family functioning.[Using pre and post measures at a 9 month interval.];The study measures changes to recovery management.[Using pre and post measures at a 9 month interval.];The study measures changes to quality of life.[Using pre and post measures at a 9 month interval.];The study measures changes to service evaluation.[Using pre and post measures at a 9 month interval.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Qualitative analysis (using grounded theory methodology) will be conducted with data collected from treatment group-interviews at the conclusion of the intervention. The analysis will focus on the effective elements of multi-family group involvement.[]