Implementation and effectiveness of an Integrative Practice Protocol as an aid to common treatment in reducing symptoms of Depression for patients in primary health care

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Anxiety; F03.600; Quality of Life

• Registration Number: RBR-4qv57kj
• Lead Sponsor: Hospital do Câncer de Barretos/Fundação PIO XII

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-07-11
• Last Update Posted: 22 July 2024
• Study Completion: 2025-04-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Participants between 18 and 69 years old; be part of the coverage area of ??the Primary Health Care territories managed by Social Organization Pio XII or be part of the staff or dependent on medical health care; being treated with antidepressants in a therapeutic dosage and/or undergoing individual psychotherapy for at least one month

Exclusion Criteria

Patients diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder and/or psychotic disorders; patients who presented suicidal ideation with planning; patients with a history of trauma to the brain region; patients with neurocognitive disorders; patients who are using psychoactive substances in a pattern of risk and/or dependence; been recently bereaved (less than 6 months), or have symptoms of complicated grief; patients who have a score greater than 15 on the PHQ-9; patients who report frequent meditation practice in the last year

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assess the depressive symptoms score, determined from the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9). It is expected to find a change in the patient's depression category (no depression, mild depression or moderate depression), according to the scale.;Evaluate the depressive symptoms score, based on the parameter established as a reliable change in symptoms, determined from the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9). It is expected to find a reduction of at least 5 points in the questionnaire, after the patient's participation in the protocol.;To evaluate the score of depressive symptoms in relation to sustained recovery, determined from the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9). It is expected that patients who changed the severity category of depressive symptoms will remain in this category 6 months after the start of interventions.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assess the anxiety symptom score, determined from the Generalized Anxiety Scale 7 (GAD-7). It is expected to find a change in the patient's anxiety category (normal anxiety, mild and moderate anxiety), according to the scale.;Evaluate the patient's Quality of Life score, determined from the World Health Organization Quality Scale (WHOQOL-bref). It is expected to find an increase in the total scale score at the end of the protocol.;It is expected that the units that receive the protocol will make fewer referrals to the municipality's specialized mental health services. The number of referrals will be extracted from the Barretos city hall information system.