Automated Telephone System to Improve Treatment Adherence in People With Depression

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

144 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2003-04-30

Study Completion Date

2006-01-31

Brief Summary

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This study will determine the efficacy of a computerized telephone system called Telephone-Linked Care (TLC) in improving adherence to antidepressant medication regimens in people with depression.

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Detailed Description

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The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of a computerized telephone system called TLC (Telephone-Linked Care) in helping subjects adhere to their antidepressant medication regimens.

Conditions

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Depression

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

FACTORIAL

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Interventions

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Computer Assisted Education for Behavior Change

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* A clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, depressive disorder not otherwise specified, or any combination of the three
* Prescribed at least one antidepressant medication
* Access to a telephone with touch-tone service
* Speak and understand conversational English

Exclusion Criteria

* Current significant alcohol or drug abuse
* Clinical diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or significant personality disorder
* Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or other neurodegenerative diseases
* Alzheimer's disease and other dementia
* Cancer, undergoing radiation therapy or chemotherapy
* Suffering from Renal disease or on dialysis
* Immunologic disorder (rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus \[SLE\], etc.)
* HIV
* Terminal illness
* Homeless
* Legally blind
* Planning to leave the geographic area during the study period

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No