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N/A N=66 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Implementing Evidence in the Detection and Treatment of Post Stroke Depression

Mental Health · Neurology · Health Services

Enrolled (actual)
66
Serious AEs
3.0%
Results posted
Aug 2018
Primary outcome: Primary: PHQ-9 — 6.4; 4.4 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
self management of PSD symptoms (Behavioral); screening and treatment of PSD (Procedure)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Primary completion
Jun 2009

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
PHQ-9
6.4; 4.4
SECONDARY
SS-QOL
4.0; 4.1
SECONDARY
Self-efficacy
8.8; 8.5

Summary

Post Stroke Depression (PSD)is a high volume condition with negative impact on patient recovery after stroke. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a system intervention to improve the proportion of Veterans screened and started on treatment for PSD. The secondary aim is evaluate whether a patient-based self-management intervention provides any additional benefit compared to usual care.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Aim 1 - veterans with ischemic stroke hospitalized at any of the VISN 8 or 11 facilities during the 18th month enrollment period.
  • Aim 2 - veterans hospitalized at the Indianapolis or Gainesville VAMC's.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Aim 1 - none
  • Aim 2 - 18 or younger, unable to speak or understand English, severe cognitive impairments, no access to telephone, not willing to follow-up at VA for outpatient care, unwilling to participate in interviews and/or life expectancy less than 6 months.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00296140). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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