Retrospective Medical Record Review of Mind Body Depression Group Participants

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a Relaxation Response Intervention for Depression offered to low income populations at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) - Chelsea, Revere and Charlestown health centers.

Completed

Looking for future studies?

Notify Me

Key information

Conditions

Depression Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Mental Disorders

Age range

21 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

This is a retrospective review of medical records. The study aims to evaluate the effects of participation in the Relaxation Response Intervention for Depression Clinical groups, on patient measures of: 1) depression, anxiety and perceived stress; 2) work productivity and activity impairment; 3) demand for, and adherence to behavioral medicine; 4) medication use for depression and/or anxiety; and 5) dose-response effects.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients receiving care through MGH-Health Centers
a diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety
21 years of age or older

Exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Change from baseline in Depression scales (CES-D 10) at 8 weeks

Time frame: Pre- and Post-Intervention (8 weeks)
Change from baseline Anxiety Scales (STAI-20) at 8 weeks

Time frame: Pre- and Post- Intervention (8 weeks)
Change from baseline in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) at 8 weeks

Time frame: Pre- and Post-Intervention (8 weeks)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Jul 29, 2013
Registry last updated: May 17, 2016

OpenTrials presents study information sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. The official registry record should be consulted for the latest information.

View the official ClinicalTrials.gov record (opens in a new tab)

This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

Published trials that share one or more normalized conditions with this study.

Completed