Shared Decision Making for Depression Care in Primary Care
Official title: Shared Decision Making for Depression Care in Primary Care: The ENGAGE-D Trial
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-11431828 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A practical program to help adults with depression in primary care discuss treatment options with their doctors more clearly and together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $792,498 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MD021665-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11431828 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years or older receiving care in primary care settings, especially in safety-net clinics.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in settings without time or workflow barriers or those not adopting SDM in routine visits may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on improving how patients and their primary care providers talk about depression treatment during routine visits. It tests a brief, low-cost SDM approach designed for safety-net primary care settings to help align treatment with patients’ goals and preferences. Researchers will work with clinics to implement the SDM tool, measure patient understanding and engagement, and gather feedback from both patients and providers. The goal is to make depression care in everyday practice more collaborative, transparent, and effective for adults who face time and resource constraints in primary care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience better understanding of treatment options, higher engagement in care, and care decisions that fit their values.
How similar studies have gone: SDM approaches have shown improvements in decision quality and engagement in other conditions, but rigorous SDM interventions for depression in safety-net primary care are still being developed.
Where this research is happening
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Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zisman-Ilani, Yaara — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Zisman-Ilani, Yaara
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.