N/A
Completed N=50
Internet Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Patients With Heart Failure and Depression
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01681771 ↗Enrolled (actual)
50
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Depressive Symptoms — 8.6; 9.8 units on a scale — p=0.21
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short (9 weeks) and long (6 and 12 months) term effects of an 9 weeks intervention of internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy on depressive symptoms, worrying/anxiety, sleep, self-care knowledge and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure and depression.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Depressive Symptoms |
8.6; 9.8 | 0.21 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- > 18 years
- have time to participate in the study,
- treatment for HF according to the European Society of Cardiology guidelines2
- stable HF (NYHA class I-III) and not being hospitalized for HF the latest month
- signs of suffering of depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 >9 points
Exclusion Criteria
- severe HF (NYHA IV) or another severe chronic life threatening disease.
- severe depression assessed to need hospital care
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01681771). 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. Informational only — not medical advice.