CompletedNot Applicable

Internet-administered Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressive Symptoms

Sweden113 participantsStarted 2021-01-22

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to test the efficacy of a treatment for depression based on interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). The treatment will be accessed via an internet platform built for this study. A therapist will provide support weekly, as well as on-demand when needed. The treatment lasts for 10 weeks.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * A diagnosis of Major depressive disorder (as indicated by the MINI 7.0 Neuropsychiatric interview) and/or depressive symptoms equal to or more severe than mild depression on the MADRS-S (equal to or above 13 points) and/or BDI (equal to or above 14 points). * Age of at least 18 years old. * Adequate ability to speak, write, and read Swedish. * Internet access for the duration of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Ongoing substance abuse. * Suicidal plans. * A diagnosed personality syndrome (as diagnosed before the study by a licensed psychiatric healthcare professional). * Other ongoing psychological treatment. * Other severe psychiatric comorbidity that requires specialized care (e.g. anorexia nervosa, psychosis). * Recent changes in psychotropic medication or planned changes during the initial treatment period.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change on Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS-S)

Timeframe: Before the treatment, during week 1 to 10 of the treatment, after 11 weeks. Follow-up one year after the start of the treatment.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04721678

SponsorLinkoeping University

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-02-15

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