N/A
Completed N=53
Pilot Study of Annie Text Messaging for Depression Treatment Adherence
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03930849 ↗Enrolled (actual)
53
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2022
Primary outcomePrimary: Medication Adherence at Baseline, 6 Weeks and 12 Weeks — 3.41; 1.32; 2.55; 2.66 score on a scale — p=0.10
Summary
Patients and providers need effective tools to help promote adherence to newly prescribed medications for depression and to determine if this medication is improving depressed mood. This study will test an intervention that uses 1) VA's text messaging program called Annie to help patient's engage in self-management when starting a new medication for depression and 2) My HealtheVet, VA's patient portal, for education and communication with their VA health care team. The goals of this intervention are to improve adherence to depression medication and depressive symptoms in Veterans.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Medication Adherence at Baseline, 6 Weeks and 12 Weeks |
3.41; 1.32; 2.55; 2.66; 1.44; 2.16 | 0.10 |
| SECONDARY Depressive Symptoms at Baseline, 6 Weeks and 12 Weeks |
15.41; 13.27; 12.00; 13.34; 11.38; 9.29 | 0.90 |
| SECONDARY Medication Side Effects at Baseline, 6 Weeks, and 12 Weeks |
6.05; 3.38; 3.55; 3.83; 4.88; 1.51 | 0.08 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
VA Patient
- Diagnosed with depression
- Initiating or changing to a new antidepressant medication
- Cell phone with text messaging capabilities
- Registered with My HealtheVet
- Follow-up appointment with their provider in the next 12 weeks
- Internet access
- English speaking VA Providers: provide care to a study participant
Exclusion Criteria
- Lack of cell phone access/willingness to receive text messages
- Diagnosis of cognitive disorders, psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, or active substance abuse.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03930849). 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.