What is the effect of alternative formats presenting the effects of antidepressants for moderate depression on decisions about whether to use them?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN18030685

Enrollment

1400

Registered

2007-05-04

Start date

2005-10-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-10-04

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Conditions

Moderate depression (hypothetical scenario) Mental and Behavioural Disorders Moderate depression (hypothetical scenario)

Interventions

Participants were randomized to view one of the following presentation formats of the effects of antidepressants for moderate depression: 1. Graphically presented information

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: At least 18 years of age and fluent in Norwegian.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Previous participation in this trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Hypothetical treatment decision to take or not to take anti-depressants (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors [SSRIs]).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Preferred presentation.	—

Countries

Norway

Outcome results

None listed

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