Evaluating group medical visits for anxiety and depression treatment

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of Group Medical Visits (GMVs) for patients suffering from anxiety and depression. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the GMV intervention group, which involves biweekly virtual group sessions, or a control group receiving standard psychiatric care. The study seeks to gather initial data on the effectiveness of GMVs in reducing anxiety and depression scores, which will inform future larger randomized controlled trials. The focus is on understanding whether GMVs can be a viable alternative to traditional one-on-one psychiatric follow-ups.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients who are looking for longitudinal psychiatric follow-up after a one-time consult or discharge from a mental health program.
* Primary mental health issue is an anxiety or depressive disorder.
* Able to commit to a virtual biweekly group on Tuesdays from 2:30-4PM.
* Able to do virtual group from a private location with camera access.
* Live in community in Manitoba and plan to stay for a 6-month period.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with confirmed Bipolar 1 or 2 Disorder.
* Patients who already have longitudinal care with a psychiatrist.
* Received ECT treatment within past 6 months.
* Concern about safety of other group members/facilitators if this patient were to join.
* Any co-morbidity/behaviour that would significantly impact ability to participate in the group. For example:
* Severe substance use disorder.
* Significant PTSD or OCD symptoms that would impact group participation.
* Severe personality disorder.
* Current psychotic symptoms.
* Moderate to severe intellectual disability or neurocognitive disorder.
* Current significant eating disorder symptoms.
* Self-harm behaviour requiring medical/psychiatric attention or suicide attempt within the past 6 months.

Where it's running

• PsycHealth Centre
  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Kirsten Penner-Goeke, MD
• Email: kpennergoeke2@hsc.mb.ca
• Phone: 204-787-7949

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.