Search / Trial NCT06222346

Online Peer Support in Long-term Conditions

Launched by KING'S COLLEGE LONDON · Jan 15, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 22, 2024

Active, not recruiting

Keywords

Online Peer Support Psychoeducation

ClinConnect Summary

Approximately 20% of people with a long-term conditions (LTC) experience subthreshold depression (SUBD), which is also a key risk factor for developing more significant depression. There is currently no targeted psychological support for people with LTC also experiencing SUBD. This work offers a potentially novel way of addressing this gap through the delivery of an online peer support and psychoeducation platform. This project builds on previously funded work, which has enabled the co-production of a platform curated through cross-collaborations of people with LTC, clinicians, academics, a...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Probable SUBD (scoring 5-9 on the PHQ-8).
  • Currently living with one or more LTCs. A long-term condition is a diagnosed physical medical condition with a duration of ≥6 months that demonstrates recurrence or deterioration and is typically associated with a poor prognosis. There are no restrictions on the type of LTCs. Please see list below.
  • Aged ≥18 years old.
  • Access to the internet (via phone, desktop, or laptop).
  • Sufficient English to engage with the platform (assessed via self-report during screening).
  • Ability to give informed consent (i.e., no known circumstances/conditions that may affect capacity to consent, e.g., dementia, memory loss or awaiting diagnosis).
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Have ever received a clinical diagnosis of severe mental illness of bipolar, psychosis, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and/or schizophrenia, and/or a diagnosis of dementia.

Trial Officials

Matthew Hotopf, PhD, FRCPsych, FMedSci

Principal Investigator

King's College London

Elly Aylwin-Foster, MSc

Study Director

King's College London

Ewan Carr, PhD

Study Director

King's College London

Vanessa Lawrence, PhD

Study Director

King's College London

Alan Simpson, PhD

Study Director

King's College London

Ciara Regan, MSc

Study Director

King's College London

About King's College London

King's College London is a prominent research institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the college leverages its extensive expertise in medicine, neuroscience, and public health to conduct rigorous studies aimed at improving patient outcomes. As a sponsor of clinical trials, King's College London prioritizes ethical standards, participant safety, and scientific integrity, fostering an environment that encourages groundbreaking research and the translation of findings into clinical practice. Through its state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse network of researchers, the institution strives to address critical health challenges and contribute to the global body of medical knowledge.

Locations

London, , United Kingdom

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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