Cognitive-behavioural self-help for depressed and anxious adults; a randomised controlled trial comparing computer based interactive self-help versus a self-help treatment manual

ISRCTN ISRCTN32111346
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN32111346
Protocol serial number N0546117071
Sponsor Department of Health (UK)
Funder East Norfolk and Waveney Research Consortium - Norfolk Mental Health Care NHS Trust
Submission date
12/09/2003
Registration date
12/09/2003
Last edited
25/04/2014
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Mr Darren Spooner
Scientific

Clinical Psychologist
Norfolk Mental Health Care NHS Trust
Kingfisher House, Wensum Meadows
Hellesdon Hospital
Norwich
NR6 5NB
United Kingdom

Phone +44 01603 421685

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study objectives1. That the clinical effectiveness of computer based interactive behavioural self help is equal to the clinical effectiveness of a traditional cognitive behavioural self help manual for adults suffering from mild to moderate depressive illness or anxiety.
2. That traditional cognitive behavioural self help manuals are more cost effective than computer based interactive cognitive behavioural self help for adults suffering from mild to moderate depressive illness or anxiety.
3. That both computer based interactive cognitive behavioural self help and traditional cognitive behavioural self help manuals are at least as clinically effective as GP care as usual for adults suffering from mild to moderate depressive illness or anxiety.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedMental and Behavioural Disorders: Depression
InterventionRandomised to one of four conditions:
1. Computer based cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) self help - immediate start
2. Computer based CBT self help - delayed start (8 weeks)
3. Manual based CBT self help - immediate start
4. Manual based CBT self help - delayed start (8 weeks)
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

Conclusion of active treatment phase - 8 weeks of therapy.

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date10/02/2003

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexNot Specified
Target sample size at registration200
Key inclusion criteria200 patients
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment10/08/2002
Date of final enrolment10/02/2003

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Clinical Psychologist
Norwich
NR6 5NB
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan