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Understanding utility of combining self-help and face-to-face brief therapy for managing depression

Blended internet-based and face-to-face intervention for treatment of depression

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/03/023693
Enrollment
60
Registered
2020-03-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-12-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F341- Dysthymic disorder Health Condition 2: F330- Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild Health Condition 3: F331- Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate Health Condition 4: F320- Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, mild Health Condition 5: F321- Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, moderate

Interventions

Intervention1: Blended intervention: A combination of an internet-based self-help programme for depression along with face-to-face intervention for a duration of 6-8 weeks Control Intervention1: NIL:

Sponsors

Sindhuja Sudarshan
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.A primary diagnosis of mild to moderate depression and/or dysthymia as per ICD-10 as determined through Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI, Sheehan et al., 1998) 2.Score of 14 and above on Beck Depression Inventory(BDI II; Beck,Street & Brown; 1996) 3.Minimum education upto class X 4.Ability to read, write and comprehend English 5.Access to and comfort in using internet 6.Individuals in whom the anti-depressant dose has not been changed by over 25 percent over the past four weeks if on medication

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Diagnoses of Psychosis, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Severe Depression with/without psychotic symptoms, cluster B personality disorders, organic disorders 2.Individuals whose current problems predominantly indicate the need for current engagement in marital or family therapy as clinically adjudged 3.Current suicidality assessed as moderate or severe on MINI 4.Patients who are currently undergoing psychotherapy or who have undergone psychotherapy in the last 6 months in the form of more than 3 structured psychotherapy sessions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of depressive symptoms, FunctioningTimepoint: Baseline, post assessment at 8 weeks, 3 month follow up—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Psychological recoveryTimepoint: Baseline, post assessment at 8 weeks, 3 month follow up;Self-esteemTimepoint: Baseline, post assessment at 8 weeks, 3 month follow up—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSindhuja Sudarshan

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

drmehrotra_seema@yahoo.com08026995192

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026