Computer-assisted Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Depression in Primary Care

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE · Mar 1, 2016

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ClinConnect Summary

Computer-assisted cognitive-behavior therapy (CCBT) for depression in primary care will be evaluated in a trial with 320 patients randomly assigned to CCBT or treatment as usual (TAU). The study will disseminate a therapy method found to be effective in psychiatric settings into primary care - a setting where there have been significant problems in delivery of adequate, evidence-based treatment for depression. The study will include a high percentage of disadvantaged patients - a population that has been largely ignored in previous research in CCBT. There have been no previous studies of CC...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patient Health Questionnaire score of 10 or above
• • 2. Age 18 or above
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Refusal to provide informed consent
• • 2. Inability to read English text on computer screen
• • 3. Significant suicidal thoughts, intent, plan, or behavior reported on Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
• • 4. Severe or poorly controlled medical disorders that would interfere with participation in CCBT (e.g., liver failure, terminal cancer)
• • 5. Dementia or other organic brain disorders that would prevent participation in CCBT
• • 6. Diagnosis of any psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder.