Pilot Study of a Brief Behavioural Activation Intervention for Depressed Patients in Primary Care

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

1 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-01-14

Study Completion Date

2023-02-23

Brief Summary

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This study will explore the effectiveness of a brief psychological intervention for depressed outpatients in primary care. Participants will attend two intervention sessions with a psychologist and use a mobile activity/goal setting application for 6 weeks.

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Detailed Description

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This study will evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a two-session psychologist-led behavioural activation intervention, with adjunctive use of a free activity/goal setting app, for depressed patients in primary care. Outpatients in primary care with Major Depressive Disorder will be recruited to complete two intervention sessions with the primary care psychologist, as well as use the mobile activity scheduling app for 6 weeks. Symptom measures will be administered prior to both intervention sessions and 6-weeks after the first intervention session.

Conditions

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Major Depressive Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Feasibility Study

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Behavioural Activation Treatment

Two intervention sessions with a psychologist and an use of a mobile scheduling app over the course of 6 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioural Activation

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The intervention will span 6 weeks, including two intervention sessions with the primary care psychologist, and 6-weeks use of a mobile activity scheduling app (Strides). In the first intervention session, the psychologist would provide psychoeducation about depression, therapeutic rationale of behavioural activation, aid the patient in identifying their values and corresponding activities that may correspond with their values, introduce the mobile app, and help the patient schedule initial activities/goals. The second intervention session, which would be flexibly scheduled according to patient need, would focus on troubleshooting/clarification of previously discussed topics.

Interventions

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Behavioural Activation

The intervention will span 6 weeks, including two intervention sessions with the primary care psychologist, and 6-weeks use of a mobile activity scheduling app (Strides). In the first intervention session, the psychologist would provide psychoeducation about depression, therapeutic rationale of behavioural activation, aid the patient in identifying their values and corresponding activities that may correspond with their values, introduce the mobile app, and help the patient schedule initial activities/goals. The second intervention session, which would be flexibly scheduled according to patient need, would focus on troubleshooting/clarification of previously discussed topics.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Depression is the primary concern;
* Score of 10 or greater on a depression screening tool;
* Have access to an iPhone or iPad.

Exclusion Criteria

* Another psychological disorder is the primary concern (e.g., anxiety disorder, personality disorder);
* Concurrent alcohol or drug use disorder;
* Unstable dose of psychotropic medication (i.e., any psychotropic medication doses will need to be stable for at least four weeks prior to enrolment);
* Current participation in other regular psychological treatment (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, counselling);
* At a high risk/emergent risk for suicide.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No