Internet-administered Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressive Symptoms

Linköping University (LiU)

Status

Completed

Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder

Treatments

Behavioral: Interpersonal psychotherapy

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT04721678

INDIGO

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of the study is to test the efficacy of a treatment for depression based on interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). The treatment will be accessed via an internet platform built for this study. A therapist will provide support weekly, as well as on-demand when needed. The treatment lasts for 10 weeks.

Enrollment

113 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

A diagnosis of Major depressive disorder (as indicated by the MINI 7.0 Neuropsychiatric interview) and/or depressive symptoms equal to or more severe than mild depression on the MADRS-S (equal to or above 13 points) and/or BDI (equal to or above 14 points).
Age of at least 18 years old.
Adequate ability to speak, write, and read Swedish.
Internet access for the duration of the study.

Exclusion criteria

Ongoing substance abuse.
Suicidal plans.
A diagnosed personality syndrome (as diagnosed before the study by a licensed psychiatric healthcare professional).
Other ongoing psychological treatment.
Other severe psychiatric comorbidity that requires specialized care (e.g. anorexia nervosa, psychosis).
Recent changes in psychotropic medication or planned changes during the initial treatment period.