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Improving the Effectiveness of Treatment for Depression in Hispanics
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Antidepressants through Texas Medication Algorithm (TMA) and Brief Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT-B) for Major Depressive Disorder. Completed, enrolled 170 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will determine whether combination treatment driven by patient choice is better than standardized medication treatment at retaining and improving Hispanic patients with major depressive disorder.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Treatment with medication will follow the TMA for depression. Antidepressant medications may include any of the following: citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine XR, bupropion SR, duloxetine, nortriptyline, and mirtazapine.
IPT-B consists of twelve 50-minute sessions, divided into three phases, focusing on an interpersonal problem or problems.