Screening and support for depression in people with diabetes: a randomised controlled study
- Conditions
- Diabetes and depressionMental and Behavioural DisordersDepressive episode
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN93089066
- Lead Sponsor
- HS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 184
Participants will be recruited from a diabetic clinic, therefore all participants will be diabetic.
1. Both males and females, aged 18 and above
2. Currently experiencing depression as defined by a score of 10 or greater on the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9)
3. Able and to use the computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT) package (have access to computer and broadband internet and an active e-mail address)
4. Willing to use the CCBT self-help package
1. Not fluent in the English language (unable to read/write or communicate)
2. Alcohol intake above 31 and 22 units for men and women, respectively (1.5 times the current recommended maximum drinking levels)
3. Drug dependency defined as using street drugs everyday
4. Those who are actively suicidal, as defined by a score of 2 or more on the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) suicide item
5. Those who have received access to supported self-help in the last 6 months
6. Involved in other clinical research studies
7. Past or current history of psychosis or bipolar disorder
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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