Rationale and methods of the iFightDepression study : A double-blind, randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of an internet-based self-management tool for moderate to mild depression
Justicia, Azucena (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Psiquiatria i de Medicina Legal)
Elices, M. (Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques)
Cebrià, Annabel (Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari. Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT))
Palao, Diego (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Psiquiatria i de Medicina Legal)
Gorosabel, Jesús (Centro de Salud Lagasca, Madrid)
Puigdemont, Dolors (Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau)
Diego-Adeliño, Javier de (Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau)
Gabilondo, Andrea (Biodonostia Osasun Ikerketako Institutura (País Basc))
Iruin, Alvaro (Biodonostia Osasun Ikerketako Institutura (País Basc))
Hegerl, Ulrich (Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig)
Pérez Solà, Víctor (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Psiquiatria i de Medicina Legal)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Date:	2017
Abstract:	During the last decade online interventions have emerged as a promising approach for patients with mild/moderate depressive symptoms, reaching at large populations and representing cost-effective alternatives. The main objective of this double-blind, randomized controlled trial is to examine the efficacy of an internet-based self-management tool (iFightDepression) for mild to moderate depression as an add-on to treatment as usual (TAU) versus internet-based psychoeducation plus TAU. A total of 310 participants with major depression disorder (MDD) will be recruited at four different mental-health facilities in Spain. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of two study arms: iFightDepression (iFD) tool + TAU vs. internet-based psychoeducation + TAU. Both interventions last for 8 weeks and there is a 12 weeks follow up. The primary outcome measure is changes in depressive symptoms assessed with the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. Additionally, pre-post interventions assessments will include socio-demographic data, a brief medical and clinical history and self-reported measures of depressive symptoms, quality of life, functional impairments and satisfaction with the iFD tool. iFightDepression is an easy-prescribed tool that could increase the efficacy of conventional treatment and potentially reach untreated patients, shortening waiting lists to receive psychological treatment. Confirming the efficacy of the iFD internet-based self-management tool as an add-on treatment for individuals with mild to moderate depression will be clinically-relevant. Registration number . December 4, 2014.
Grants:	Instituto de Salud Carlos III PI13-00171
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Depression ; Cognitive behavioural therapy ; Internet-based ; Self-management ; Primary care ; Randomized controlled trial
Published in:	BMC Psychiatry, Vol. 17 (april 2017) , ISSN 1471-244X

DOI: 10.1186/s12888-017-1306-2
PMID: 28420367

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