A randomised controlled trial of Internet based cognitive behavioural psychotherapy for depression
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN45444578 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN45444578 |
| Protocol serial number | N/A |
| Sponsor | University of Bristol (UK) |
| Funder | BUPA Foundation (UK) (ref: 683/G14) |
- Submission date
- 13/08/2004
- Registration date
- 08/11/2004
- Last edited
- 14/09/2009
- 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
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr David Kessler
Scientific
Scientific
Division of Primary Care
University of Bristol
Cotham House
Cotham Hill
Bristol
BS6 6JL
United Kingdom
| david.kessler@bristol.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | To evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of Internet based cognitive behavioural therapy (webCBT) for depression compared to a waiting list control in primary care. A qualitative study will be done as part of the trial to assess the acceptability of the intervention to patients and health care providers. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Depression |
| Intervention | Intervention: Up to eight one hour sessions of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) delivered online by a qualified psychologist. Control: The control group will be on a waiting list for CBT of 8 months and will receive 'usual care' from their GP. This may include pharmacological treatment but will not include psychotherapy. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
The Beck depression inventory score at 2 months adjusted for baseline. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
EQ5D and SF-12 at 8 months |
| Completion date | 30/09/2008 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Not Specified |
| Sex | Not Specified |
| Target sample size at registration | 470 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Patients with GP diagnosed depression in primary care. Diagnosis must be confirmed by standardised psychological measure. |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not match inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/10/2005 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/09/2008 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Division of Primary Care
Bristol
BS6 6JL
United Kingdom
BS6 6JL
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 22/08/2009 | Yes | No |
