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Effectiveness of counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy and GP care for depression in general practice

Completed
Conditions
Mental and behavioural disorders: Depression, anxiety, neuroses
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Depression
Registration Number
ISRCTN70300925
Lead Sponsor
Department of Health (UK)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
197
Inclusion Criteria

1. GP diagnosis of depression / mixed depression and anxiety
2. 18+ years of age
3. 14+ on Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Serious suicidal intent
2. Treated with medication or psychological therapy in past 6 months
3. Unable to complete questionnaires due to language difficulties, illiteracy or learning difficulty.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The clinical outcomes included depressive symptoms, general psychiatric symptoms, social function and patient satisfaction. The economic outcomes included direct and indirect costs and quality of life. Assessments were carried out at baseline during face-to-face interviews as well as at 4 and 12 months in person or by post.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
ot provided at time of registration.
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