Effectiveness of a computerised cognitive behavioural therapy programme (Overcoming Depression) for patients suffering from depression as compared to a waiting list control group.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN78427302

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2003-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Depression Mental and Behavioural Disorders Depression

Interventions

Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CCBT) vs no intervention

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male and female adult out patients who have been referred for specialist cognitive behavioural therapy for treatment of depression. Participants will have: 1. Primary diagnosis of depression disorder or anxiety. 2. No change in medication for the previous 12 weeks. 3. Willingness to try a trial of CCBT. 4. No evidence of severe depression or suicidal intent. 5. No evidence of current substance abuse. 6. No evidence of organic impairment. 7. Agreement of RMO for participation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with organic disorders 2. Patients with personality disorder 3. Patients who can not comprehend English

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI); Beck Anxiety Inventory; Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The BDI is the most frequently used measure for considering the effect size. Drawing on similar previous trials we could expect a reduction in BDI scores of approximately 10 points.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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