Collaborative Stepped-care Intervention for Adults With Subthreshold Depressive Symptoms in the Primary Care Setting
Recruiting · NCT06658041 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: The University of Hong Kong
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Care-as-usualCognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based intervention with stepped-care
What this trial is about
To ensure accessibility and availability of mental health services in the community and to reduce the burden associated with depression and related conditions, the study aim to evaluate the effectiveness of a collaborative stepped-care intervention (cognitive behavioural therapy-based) for adults with subthreshold depressive symptoms at the district-based primary healthcare setting.
Who can take part
Age range
45 Years to 59 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Residing in Hong Kong;
- Presenting mild to moderately severe depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 = 5-19);
- Able to give informed consent to participate.
Exclusion criteria
- A known history of autism, intellectual disability, schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, or dementia;
- Imminent suicidal risk;
- Difficulty in communication that would limit meaningful participation in psychological intervention.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- The University of Hong Kong - Hong Kong, HONG KONG, Hong Kong