Actively Recruiting
A Patient Activation Approach to Implementing Depression Treatment in Cardiac Patients
Led by Columbia University · Updated on 2026-03-06
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
152 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Columbia University
Lead Sponsor
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National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study, which is being conducted as part of a Quality Improvement (QI) Initiative at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, will test whether delivering the iHeart DepCare tool increases real world reach and adoption of depression treatment among CHD patients. As part of the QI Initiative, Clinic Navigators will administer and record (in EPIC) depression screening in advance of primary care and cardiology appointments. Eligible patients with elevated depressive symptoms will be randomized to receive usual care vs. the iHeart DepCare tool in conjunction with brief motivational, technical and navigation support per patient preference. Aim 1: To test the effect of iHeart DepCare on depression treatment optimization (primary outcome) among coronary heart disease patients with elevated depressive symptoms. Aim 2: To explore the effect of iHeart DepCare on implementation outcomes, including provider referrals, among coronary heart disease patients with elevated depressive symptoms.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Patient Activation Approach to Implementing Depression Treatment in Cardiac Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Over 18 years of age
- PHQ9 or PHQ8 score 8 or higher
- History of coronary heart disease confirmed by specific medical codes
- Appointment with a primary care provider or cardiologist in an integrated care setting at NYP/Columbia
- Has an active primary care provider at NYP/Columbia recorded in the electronic health record
You will not qualify if you...
- Not English or Spanish speaking
- History of severe mental illness including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, chronic or recurrent depression, or history of suicide attempts or self-inflicted injuries
- Dementia
- Had an integrated mental health visit in the last 3 months as shown in medical records
- Enrolled in the post-implementation period of IRB# AAAR9175
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, United States, 10032
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Nathalie Moise, MD, MS, FAHA
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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