| Title: |
Rationale and methods of the iFightDepression study: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of an internet-based self-management tool for moderate to mild depression |
| Authors: |
Azucena Justicia, Matilde Elices, Ana Isabel Cebria, Diego J. Palao, Jesús Gorosabel, Dolors Puigdemont, Javier de Diego-Adeliño, Andrea Gabilondo, Alvaro Iruin, Ulrich Hegerl, Víctor Pérez |
| Source: |
BMC Psychiatry, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2017) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC, 2017. |
| Publication Year: |
2017 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Psychiatry |
| Subject Terms: |
Depression, Cognitive behavioural therapy, Internet-based, Self-management, Primary care, Randomized controlled trial, Psychiatry, RC435-571 |
| More Details: |
Abstract Background During the last decade online interventions have emerged as a promising approach for patients with mild/moderate depressive symptoms, reaching at large populations and representing cost-effective alternatives. The main objective of this double-blind, randomized controlled trial is to examine the efficacy of an internet-based self-management tool (iFightDepression) for mild to moderate depression as an add-on to treatment as usual (TAU) versus internet-based psychoeducation plus TAU. Methods A total of 310 participants with major depression disorder (MDD) will be recruited at four different mental-health facilities in Spain. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of two study arms: iFightDepression (iFD) tool + TAU vs. internet-based psychoeducation + TAU. Both interventions last for 8 weeks and there is a 12 weeks follow up. The primary outcome measure is changes in depressive symptoms assessed with the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. Additionally, pre-post interventions assessments will include socio-demographic data, a brief medical and clinical history and self-reported measures of depressive symptoms, quality of life, functional impairments and satisfaction with the iFD tool. Discussion iFightDepression is an easy-prescribed tool that could increase the efficacy of conventional treatment and potentially reach untreated patients, shortening waiting lists to receive psychological treatment. Confirming the efficacy of the iFD internet-based self-management tool as an add-on treatment for individuals with mild to moderate depression will be clinically-relevant. Trial registration Registration number NCT02312583 . Clinicaltrials.gov . December 4, 2014. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1471-244X |
| Relation: |
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-017-1306-2; https://doaj.org/toc/1471-244X |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12888-017-1306-2 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/a75f64712e1e459f815da31353e84eae |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.75f64712e1e459f815da31353e84eae |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
