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Efficacy Study of a Computer Decision Support System to Treat Depression

NCT00551083 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2007-10-30

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study was designed to test the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing a Computerized Decision Support System for depression (CDSS-D) during acute care in a primary care setting.

Conditions

  • Depressive Disorder

Interventions

OTHER

Computerized Decision Support System for Depression (CDSS-D)

The CDSS for depression was based on an up-to-date model of the Texas Medication Algorithm Project that employs the principles of Measurement Based Care (MBC), while at the same time having a user interface for providers that is easy-to-use. MBC is the systematic use of measuring clinical outcomes at routine visits to guide treatment management. These outcomes may include symptoms, side effects, and medication adherence. Recent efforts from the large, multi-site effectiveness study, Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR\*D), show that a treatment plan guided by MBC is integral in implementing algorithm based care.

OTHER

Usual Care (UC)

Usual Care was up to the discretion of the study physician and the patient treated. These physicians were provided with up-to-date treatment protocols for depression, but were not instructed to strictly adhere to a treatment algorithm. Therefore, they treated depressed patients as they "usually" would.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Pfizer

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Madhukar H. Trivedi, M.D. · University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2005-03-31
Completion
2006-06-30

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