Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?This trial will test online therapy sessions for depression in rural West Virginia and Kentucky. The therapy can be done alone or with support from a remote coach. It aims to improve mental health by changing negative thoughts and behaviors, with coaches providing extra help in guided sessions.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals in rural West Virginia and Kentucky who are literate in English, seeking treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) for the first time in six months, have access to a smartphone or computer, and are suitable for outpatient treatment. It excludes those with hearing, vision or cognitive impairments that affect research participation.Inclusion Criteria
Without hearing or vision or cognitive impairment that would interfere with research data collection
I can receive treatment without staying in the hospital.
You have never had bipolar disorder or non-affective psychosis.
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Participant Groups
The study tests if giving primary care doctors access to remote internet-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (eCBT) can improve MDD treatment outcomes. Participants will receive eCBT through their smart devices or computers.
3Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Primary Care TreatmentActive Control1 Intervention
The participant will receive treatment as usual as prescribed by the primary care physician for MDD.
Group II: Primary care treatment with guided eCBTActive Control1 Intervention
The participant will receive treatment as usual as prescribed by the primary care physician with the addition of guided eCBT for MDD.
Group III: Primary care treatment with eCBTActive Control1 Intervention
The participant will receive treatment as usual as prescribed by the primary care physician with the addition of eCBT for MDD.
Find a Clinic Near You
Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Huntington Behavioral HealthHuntington, WV
Hurricane ClinicHurricane, WV
WVU Medicine University Town CentreMorgantown, WV
Ripley Family CareRipley, WV
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
West Virginia UniversityLead Sponsor
University of South FloridaLead Sponsor
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCollaborator