Online Peer Networked Collaborative Learning for Managing Depressive Symptoms (MoodTech)
Depression
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depression focused on measuring Depression, Web-based intervention, Aging, Geriatrics, Social network, Older adults
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Has elevated depressive symptoms
- Has a telephone, e-mail account, computer, and broadband access to the Internet.
- Has basic internet skills and is able to access the internet independently
- Is able to speak and read English.
- Is at least 65 years of age.
- Is able to give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Has hearing or voice impairment that would prevent participation in psychotherapy
- Has visual impairment that would prevent completion of assessment materials.
- Is diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorder, current substance abuse, or other diagnosis for which participation in a clinical trial of psychotherapy may be either inappropriate or dangerous.
- Is currently receiving individual psychotherapy or planning to receive psychotherapy during the 8-week treatment phase of the study
- Is planning to be out of town or unavailable for an extended period of time during the study without access to the Internet
- Exhibits severe suicidality, including ideation, plan, and intent.
- Has initiated treatment with an antidepressant in past 14 days. Once patients have been on a stable dose for 14 days and do not have an appointment with a physician or psychiatrist to change this dose, the patient will be eligible based on this criterion.
Sites / Locations
- Northwestern University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
Individual Internet Intervention (III)
Internet Intervention+Peer Supp.(II+PS)
Waitlist Control (WLC)
Coached internet intervention based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depressed older adults delivered individually by 2 clinical psychologists. (iCBT for late life depression without social network included.)
Coached internet intervention based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depressed older adults delivered with peer support; group moderation was provided by 2 clinical psychologists. (iCBT for late life depression with social network included.)
Waiting period, no intervention administered. WLC participants received access to the III following the 8-week waiting period.