Minor to moderately severe depression
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 18 – 75 years of age; 2. Type 1 or type 2 diabetes (diagnosed by physician); 3. Minor to moderate depression (CES-D>16); 4. Easy acces to the Internet.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Loss of significant other < previous 6 months; 2. History of suicide attempts; 3. Insufficient Dutch language skills; 4. Visually too impaired to read; 5. Major depressive disorder; 6. Currently taking anti-depressant medication; 7. Co-morbid organic psychiatric disorder; 8. Alcohol or drug addiction.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcomes are depressive symptoms and diabetes-related distress. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are satisfaction with the program, perceived health status, self-care, glycaemic control, days in bed/absence from work, and mental health care consumption. | — |
Contacts
VU University Medical Center, Department of Medical Psychology, Diabetes Psychology Research Group, Van der Boechorststraat 7, MF A-312