Tele-education program for managing moderate depression
Official title: Tele-education in Patients With a Moderate Depressive Episode in Primary Care
Run by University Hospital, Toulouse · NCT06014125 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a new online education program can help people with moderate depression manage their symptoms better than standard care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulouse, Occitanie) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 25, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2028 |
| Registry record updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06014125 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing a moderate depressive episode who have recently started antidepressant medication and can access the internet.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe depressive symptoms requiring specialist care or those who have previously participated in a psycho-education program may not benefit from this study.
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 evaluates a psycho-educational tele-education program aimed at patients experiencing moderate depressive episodes. Participants will receive either standard care or a personalized tele-education program consisting of five weekly sessions, each lasting about 60 minutes. The program focuses on educational, psychological, and behavioral aspects to enhance treatment adherence and manage depressive symptoms effectively. The trial is designed to assess the impact of this intervention on patients followed by their General Practitioners in a primary care setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the management of moderate depression and enhance treatment adherence among patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that psycho-educational interventions can effectively reduce depressive symptoms and improve treatment adherence, suggesting a positive outlook for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Presenting a depressive episode of moderate intensity according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-V * With a prescription for an antidepressant started less than 2 months before inclusion in the trial. * Whose state of health is compatible with follow-up by their GP (possibility of occasional advice from a psychiatrist). * Have Internet access at home (computer) and are able to use the digital platform. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are unable to complete self-questionnaires (language barrier, etc.) * Who have already undergone a psycho-education or therapeutic patient education programme regarding depression. * Whose state of health requires follow-up by a psychiatrist
Where it's running
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Chu Toulouse
Toulouse, Occitanie, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marion LASSERRE — University Hospital, Toulouse
- Study coordinator: Marion LASSERRE, NURSE
- Email: LASSERRE.M@CHU-TOULOUSE.FR
- Phone: 05 61 77 60 41
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.