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N/A N=161 Randomized Single-blind Supportive Care

Increasing Use of Mental Health Services

Major Depression

Enrolled (actual)
161
Serious AEs
19.3%
Results posted
Mar 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: The Primary Outcome is Engagement Defined as at Least One Visit With a Mental Health Provider Who Can Offer Treatment of Depression. — 74.1; 56.3 percentage of participants — p=.018

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Open Door intervention (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 60+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Primary completion
Jan 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
The Primary Outcome is Engagement Defined as at Least One Visit With a Mental Health Provider Who Can Offer Treatment of Depression.
74.1; 56.3 .018 sig

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of Open Door (previously known as the Treatment Initiation Program [TIP]), a brief psychosocial intervention to address the psychological barriers to care and improve the use of mental health services by depressed community elderly. The intervention is designed to help the older adult identify the barriers, problem-solve to find solutions and mobilize the motivation to seek help. Open Door was developed to work collaboratively with an older adult who is depressed to improve access and adherence to mental health treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age 60 years and older
  • Homebound
  • Endorse depressive symptoms

Exclusion Criteria

  • Presence of significant alcohol or substance abuse or psychotic disorder
  • High suicide risk, i.e. intent or plan to attempt suicide
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Inability to speak English
  • Aphasia interfering with communication.
  • Current use of antidepressants or psychotherapy
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00605358). 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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