Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effectiveness of Telepsychiatry With Randomized Waitlist Control Utilizing Patient Reported Outcome Measures (NCT NCT05274958)

NCT ID: NCT05274958

Last Updated: 2024-06-26

Results Overview

assess symptoms of patients on waiting list to see psychiatry from their initial referral to their initial psychiatric session. Score 0-27, higher is more severe depression.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

148 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

11 months

Results posted on

2024-06-26

Participant Flow

286 people on the waitlist for ambulatory psychiatry were contacted for participation and assessed for eligibility. 138 were excluded: not meeting inclusion criteria, n=21 and declined to participate, n=117. N=148 agreed to participate

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Initial PROM Plus Monthly PROM
These patients receive usual care plus monthly PROMs while on the waitlist Patient-rated outcome measures and educational videos: PROMs are scales that are validated in behavioral health for tracking symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions. They can be self-administered or given by a clinician. All patients receive PROMs on entering our clinic. The difference in this intervention is those randomized to the active treatment will receive monthly PROMs until their appointment with the clinician. Usual care patients will only have PROMs at the intake and then at the appointment with their assigned clinician.
Usual Care
Patients will complete the initial bundle of PROMs, then no further PROMs while they remain on the waitlist
Overall Study
STARTED
70
78
Overall Study
COMPLETED
48
43
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
22
35

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Initial PROM Plus Monthly PROM
These patients receive usual care plus monthly PROMs while on the waitlist Patient-rated outcome measures and educational videos: PROMs are scales that are validated in behavioral health for tracking symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions. They can be self-administered or given by a clinician. All patients receive PROMs on entering our clinic. The difference in this intervention is those randomized to the active treatment will receive monthly PROMs until their appointment with the clinician. Usual care patients will only have PROMs at the intake and then at the appointment with their assigned clinician.
Usual Care
Patients will complete the initial bundle of PROMs, then no further PROMs while they remain on the waitlist
Overall Study
Only completed 1 set of PROMs
22
35

Baseline Characteristics

Effectiveness of Telepsychiatry With Randomized Waitlist Control Utilizing Patient Reported Outcome Measures

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Initial PROM Plus Monthly PROM
n=70 Participants
These patients received usual care plus monthly PROMs while on the waitlist. Patient-rated outcome measures: PROMs are scales that are validated in behavioral health for tracking symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions. They can be self-administered or given by a clinician. All patients receive PROMs on entering our clinic. The difference in this intervention is those randomized to the active treatment will receive monthly PROMs until their appointment with the clinician. Usual care patients will only have PROMs at the intake and then at the appointment with their assigned clinician.
Usual Care
n=78 Participants
Patients completed the initial bundle of PROMs, then no further PROMs while they remained on the waitlist.
Total
n=148 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
37 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13 • n=99 Participants
36 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12 • n=107 Participants
36 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
52 Participants
n=99 Participants
54 Participants
n=107 Participants
106 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
18 Participants
n=99 Participants
24 Participants
n=107 Participants
42 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
70 Participants
n=99 Participants
78 Participants
n=107 Participants
148 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
5 Participants
n=99 Participants
12 Participants
n=107 Participants
17 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
62 Participants
n=99 Participants
66 Participants
n=107 Participants
128 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
3 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
PHQ-9 score
14 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6 • n=99 Participants
14 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6 • n=107 Participants
14 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6 • n=206 Participants
GAD-7 score
13 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6 • n=99 Participants
12 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5 • n=107 Participants
13 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6 • n=206 Participants
BASE-6 score
27 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9 • n=99 Participants
28 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9 • n=107 Participants
27 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9 • n=206 Participants
DAST-10 score
1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1 • n=99 Participants
1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2 • n=107 Participants
1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2 • n=206 Participants
USAUDIT
5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6 • n=99 Participants
4 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4 • n=107 Participants
5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5 • n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 11 months

Population: Final PHQ-9 scores for each arm compared to baseline scores.

assess symptoms of patients on waiting list to see psychiatry from their initial referral to their initial psychiatric session. Score 0-27, higher is more severe depression.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
PROM Plus Monthly PROM
n=43 Participants
These patients receive usual care plus monthly PROMs while on the waitlist Patient-rated outcome measures: PROMs are scales that are validated in behavioral health for tracking symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions. They can be self-administered or given by a clinician. All patients receive PROMs on entering our clinic. The difference in this intervention is those randomized to the active treatment will receive monthly PROMs until their appointment with the clinician. Usual care patients will only have PROMs at the intake and then at the appointment with their assigned clinician.
Usual Care
n=48 Participants
Patients will complete the initial bundle of PROMs, then no further PROMs while they remain on the waitlist
Measurement of Symptomatology of Patients on Waitlist Via Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Initial
13.41 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.18
13.48 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.90
Measurement of Symptomatology of Patients on Waitlist Via Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Final
13.60 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.80
13.00 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.32

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 11 months

Population: Final GAD-7 scores for each arm compared to baseline scores.

Assess symptoms of patients on waiting list to see psychiatry from their initial referral to their initial psychiatric session. Score 0-21, higher is more anxious.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
PROM Plus Monthly PROM
n=43 Participants
These patients receive usual care plus monthly PROMs while on the waitlist Patient-rated outcome measures: PROMs are scales that are validated in behavioral health for tracking symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions. They can be self-administered or given by a clinician. All patients receive PROMs on entering our clinic. The difference in this intervention is those randomized to the active treatment will receive monthly PROMs until their appointment with the clinician. Usual care patients will only have PROMs at the intake and then at the appointment with their assigned clinician.
Usual Care
n=48 Participants
Patients will complete the initial bundle of PROMs, then no further PROMs while they remain on the waitlist
Measurement of Symptomatology of Patients on Waitlist Via Generalized Anxiety Disorder Survey (GAD-7)
Initial
12.53 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.76
12.42 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.40
Measurement of Symptomatology of Patients on Waitlist Via Generalized Anxiety Disorder Survey (GAD-7)
Final
12.35 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.99
11.54 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.65

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 11 months

Population: Final BASE-6 scores for each arm compared to baseline scores.

Assess symptoms of patients on waiting list to see psychiatry from their initial referral to their initial psychiatric session. Score 6-42, higher is poorer function.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
PROM Plus Monthly PROM
n=43 Participants
These patients receive usual care plus monthly PROMs while on the waitlist Patient-rated outcome measures: PROMs are scales that are validated in behavioral health for tracking symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions. They can be self-administered or given by a clinician. All patients receive PROMs on entering our clinic. The difference in this intervention is those randomized to the active treatment will receive monthly PROMs until their appointment with the clinician. Usual care patients will only have PROMs at the intake and then at the appointment with their assigned clinician.
Usual Care
n=48 Participants
Patients will complete the initial bundle of PROMs, then no further PROMs while they remain on the waitlist
Measurement of Symptomatology of Patients on Waitlist Via Brief Adjustment Scale (BASE-6)
Initial
26.74 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.23
27.10 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.23
Measurement of Symptomatology of Patients on Waitlist Via Brief Adjustment Scale (BASE-6)
Final
27.32 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.24
25.47 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.10

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: The USAUDIT was administered at baseline only; patients with primary or significant substance use disorders were referred to the addiction medicine service.

assess symptoms of patients on waiting list to see psychiatry from their initial referral to their initial psychiatric session. Score 0-46, higher is greater alcohol use severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
PROM Plus Monthly PROM
n=70 Participants
These patients receive usual care plus monthly PROMs while on the waitlist Patient-rated outcome measures: PROMs are scales that are validated in behavioral health for tracking symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions. They can be self-administered or given by a clinician. All patients receive PROMs on entering our clinic. The difference in this intervention is those randomized to the active treatment will receive monthly PROMs until their appointment with the clinician. Usual care patients will only have PROMs at the intake and then at the appointment with their assigned clinician.
Usual Care
n=78 Participants
Patients will complete the initial bundle of PROMs, then no further PROMs while they remain on the waitlist
Measurement of Symptomatology of Patients on Waitlist Via US Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (USAUDIT)
Female
3.54 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.07
3.52 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.74
Measurement of Symptomatology of Patients on Waitlist Via US Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (USAUDIT)
Male
3.22 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.56
5.83 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.52

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: DAST-10 was administered at baseline only; patients with primary or significant substance use disorders were referred to the addiction medicine service.

Assess symptoms of patients on waiting list to see psychiatry from their initial referral to their initial psychiatric session. Score 0-10, higher indicates greater substance use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
PROM Plus Monthly PROM
n=70 Participants
These patients receive usual care plus monthly PROMs while on the waitlist Patient-rated outcome measures: PROMs are scales that are validated in behavioral health for tracking symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions. They can be self-administered or given by a clinician. All patients receive PROMs on entering our clinic. The difference in this intervention is those randomized to the active treatment will receive monthly PROMs until their appointment with the clinician. Usual care patients will only have PROMs at the intake and then at the appointment with their assigned clinician.
Usual Care
n=78 Participants
Patients will complete the initial bundle of PROMs, then no further PROMs while they remain on the waitlist
Measurement of Symptomatology of Patients on Waitlist Via Drug Assessment Screening Test (DAST-10)
0.90 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.87
0.55 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.05

Adverse Events

Initial PROM Plus Monthly PROM

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Usual Care

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Director Psychiatry Clinical Research

Carilion Clinic

Phone: 540-527-4900

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place