N/A Completed N=19 Randomized Treatment

Improving Quality of Life for Veterans Undergoing Interferon Treatment

Depression · Hepatitis C

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00117559 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Dec 2014

Primary outcomePrimary: BDI — 12.93; 12.29; 10.45; 16.67 units on a scale — p=<.05

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate a group psychotherapy intervention and a telehealth intervention for veterans undergoing interferon treatment for the hepatitis C virus. It is hypothesized that the cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) condition and the telehealth condition will result in significantly improved outcomes, including enhanced adherence, quality of life, and psychological status.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY BDI	12.93; 12.29; 10.45; 16.67	<.05 sig

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Clinical diagnosis of hepatitis C.
Must be on the interferon treatment
Need to have access to telephone.

Exclusion Criteria

Life threatening or acute illness
Current alcohol or substance abuse or dependence
Individuals already receiving psychological interventions specifically to manage the side effects of the IFN treatment.

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