Depression Mental and Behavioural Disorders Depressive episode
Conditions
Interventions
Please note that, as of 17 January 2008, the anticipated end date of this trial was updated from 30 November 2007 to 31 January 2008.
Intervention:
Supportive care from the GP.
Participating GPs wil
Sponsors
University of Southampton (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients attending general practice surgeries who are found by their GPs to be suffering from a new episode of depression and potentially in need of treatment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients are excluded if they fall outside of the HDRS scores mentioned in study summary, if they are already receiving treatment for depression, if they suffer from substance misuse which requires specific treatment, if they have any active suicidal intentions or if they are too physically unwell to participate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure at 12 and 26 weeks follow-up will be the 17 item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures will include the Beck Depression Inventory, the Short Form 36 for generic health status, the Client Service Receipt Inventory for service use costs, and a patient satisfaction questionnaire. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed