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Phase 1 N=50 Randomized Treatment

Motivational Interviewing to Improve Medication Adherence Among Hispanic Adults With Depression

Depression

Enrolled (actual)
50
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Medication Adherence, as Measured by Electronic Pill Container — 58.76; 34.7 Percentage of Days — p=<.05

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Interventions
Motivational interviewing (Behavioral); Treatment as usual (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Primary completion
Jul 2010

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Medication Adherence, as Measured by Electronic Pill Container
58.76; 34.7 <.05 sig
SECONDARY
Treatment Retention
SECONDARY
Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)
16.75; 23.03
SECONDARY
Medication Attitudes

Summary

This study will determine the effectiveness of motivational interviewing in improving antidepressant medication adherence among Hispanics.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Self-identifies as Hispanic
  • DSM-IV diagnosis of any unipolar depressive disorder (i.e., MDD, dysthymia, or depressive disorder not otherwise specified)
  • Currently taking antidepressant medication

Exclusion Criteria

  • Clinically significant suicidal ideation
  • DSM-IV diagnosis of any substance-related disorder, bipolar disorder, or psychotic disorder/features within 12 months prior to study entry
  • Unstable general medical condition
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00356304). 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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