Outreach and Treatment for Depression in the Labor Force

This study will assess the effects of depression treatment on employee productivity. This study will also evaluate the impact of depression screening and outreach on employees' receptivity to treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Depression Behavior Behavioral Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Harvard Medical School

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

About this study

This study is conducted in three phases. In the first phase, employees from various companies participate in an on-line Health Risk Assessment survey at a secure website. Those who display symptoms of depression participate in a brief telephone interview to confirm the depression diagnosis.

In the second phase, depressed participants are randomly assigned to receive either intervention treatment or usual care for 18 months. The intervention consists of periodic telephone contact with a mental health clinician who provides education regarding depression and its treatment. Participants receiving the intervention are also provided with resources to obtain psychotherapy and/or pharmacotherapy. Those who do not seek treatment are monitored and supported. Participants in the usual care arm are informed of their possible depression and are encouraged to seek professional treatment.

The final phase of the study involves data analysis and dissemination of aggregated results. Surveys and questionnaires are used to assess participants.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Major depressive episode
Employed

Treatment and study plan

Care manager outreach and monitoring

Behavioral

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)

Other

Collaborators

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2003
First posted: Apr 7, 2003
Registry last updated: May 6, 2013

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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.

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