Tele-education program for managing moderate depression
Tele-education in Patients With a Moderate Depressive Episode in Primary Care
NA · University Hospital, Toulouse · NCT06014125
This study tests if a new online education program can help people with moderate depression manage their symptoms better than standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulouse, Occitanie) |
| Trial ID | NCT06014125 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing a moderate depressive episode who have recently started antidepressant medication and can access the internet.
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.
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 performed: Previous studies have shown that psycho-educational interventions can effectively reduce depressive symptoms and improve treatment adherence, suggesting a positive outlook for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Toulouse, Occitanie
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Depression, Depression Moderate, psychoeducation