Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
An eHealth Intervention to Increase Depression Treatment Initiation and Adherence Among Veterans Referred for Mental Health Services
Lead Sponsor:
VA Office of Research and Development
Conditions:
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-64 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Depression is the most prevalent mental health condition among VHA patients and is strongly associated with poor functioning, negative health outcomes, and suicide. Despite effective and available tre...
Detailed Description
My goal is to optimize treatment outcomes for Veterans with depression. To experience positive outcomes, Veterans must begin care promptly when needed and remain engaged in care. Depression imposes a ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Veteran status
- Recent referral to VA general mental health clinics providing psychotherapy for depression
- No gender or minorities will be excluded from this study
- 18-64 will be included
Exclusion
- Current/Past Bipolar disorder and Current Psychotic disorder: to avoid potential exacerbation from treatment for depression
- Alcohol Use disorder or Substance Use disorder: Depression treatments cannot reverse the adverse effects of substances on mood, and therefore impact on adherence and treatment characteristics may be confounded
- Other current severe or unstable, psychiatric and medical disorders that necessitates clinical management that can confound results (e.g., cancer \[in chemotherapy\], suicidality, recent hospitalization \[medical/surgical\] for which recovery overlaps with study onset and duration, open skull/brain injury, moderate to severe TBI)
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (SLUMS 20 and/or diagnosis in medical record)
- Potentially temporary states/situations that may significantly impair mood/capability to engage in treatment: unstable environment that is not in one's control (e.g., homeless, temporary group home, extensive care taking duties)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 13 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
47 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05990075
Start Date
September 13 2023
End Date
May 31 2026
Last Update
November 21 2025
Active Locations (1)
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James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, FL
Tampa, Florida, United States, 33612