F32.0 F32.1 F33.0 F33.1 M40-M54 R52.1 R52.2 G50-G59
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Those who signed the informed consent form will be included in the study if they meet the following criteria: a) age 18 and above, b) presence of back pain, c) sufficient knowledge of German language, d) medically suitable, e) adequate computer and internet skills for an internet-based depression intervention, f) internet access, g) depressive symptomatology (Patient Health Questionnaire = 5).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients will be excluded who meet DSM-IV criteria for a) current depressive episode or b) a bipolar disorder. Additionally patient will be excluded in case of c) an ongoing psychotherapy, respectively being on a waiting list for psychotherapy, d) being suicidal or reporting suicidal acts in history.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Onset of depression measured by the telephone-administered Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID) within one year after randomisation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Online-Questionaires at baseline, 9-weeks post randomisation, 6 and 12 months after randomisation. Depressive symptomatology (PHQ-9, HAM-D), Quality of life (EQ-5D), Pain intensity (Rating scale), Pain related disability (ODI), Pain self-efficacy (PSEQ), Work capacity (SPE), Patient satisfaction (CSQ-8), Costs (TiC-P), Side-effects of intervention (INEP), Intervention attitudes (ATSPPH-SF) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Universität Freiburg, Abteilung Rehabilitationspsychologie und Psychotherapie