Effectiveness of counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy and GP care for depression in general practice
Completed
- Conditions
- Mental and behavioural disorders: Depression, anxiety, neurosesMental and Behavioural DisordersDepression
- 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
Name Time Method 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
Name Time Method ot provided at time of registration.