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Screening and support for depression in people with diabetes: a randomised controlled study

Completed
Conditions
Diabetes and depression
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Depressive 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
Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

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
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