At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓DSM-IV diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder as confirmed by MINI assessment
- ✓Age at least 18 years
- ✓Access to a telephone for therapy sessions
- ✓Able to speak and read English
- ✕Hearing, voice, or visual impairment preventing participation in telephone-based therapy
- ✕Meets diagnostic criteria for dementia
- ✕Diagnosis of psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or current severe PTSD
- ✕Substance abuse disorder (clinical consensus)
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Tele-Mental Health Intervention to Improve Depression Outcomes in Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Telephone cognitive behavioral therapy for Depressive Disorder and Depression. Completed, enrolled 85 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of telephone-administered cognitive-behavioral therapy (T-CBT) in treating major depression among veterans served by community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) in the Veteran's Integrated Service Network (VISN) 21, which serves rural areas in Northern California and (VISN) 12, which serves rural areas surrounding the Hines, IL VA Hospital.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
An initial treatment phase consisting of 12 weekly sessions aimed at reducing symptoms of depression, and a booster phase in which 4 sessions are provided at increasingly greater intervals to target maintenance of treatment gains.