NCT02027636

Brief Summary

Our study tested the effectiveness of a combined cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and care manager intervention offered either by telephone or face-to-face with depressed Latinos identified in primary care. Eligible patients were randomized after baseline to one of three conditions; 1) ECLA-T (telephone) intervention, 2) ECLA-F (face to face) intervention, and 3) usual care. Usual care was considered care as usual in the participating clinic for a patient screening or depression. The ECLA-T intervention was based on a telephone-plus-care-management intervention that has been shown to be effective in decreasing depressive symptoms and increasing client satisfaction and self-perceived global improvement, as compared to usual care in depressed patients in primary care settings.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
257

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable depression

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2011

Geographic Reach
2 countries

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2011

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2012

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 18, 2013

Completed
19 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 6, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

June 3, 2016

Status Verified

June 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

December 18, 2013

Last Update Submit

June 2, 2016

Conditions

Keywords

DepressionLatinosMental HealthDisparities

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Depression Severity at baseline, end of treatment (2-3 months), and 6-month follow-up

    Change in severity of depression symptoms will be assessed using two different measures. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a nine item depression screening tool, developed and validated for use in primary care settings. The Hopkins Symptom Checklist-20 (HSCL-20) measures depression symptom severity and distress.

    Baseline, At each intervention visit (approximately weekly up to end of treatment at 2-3 months), and at 6-month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Past 30-day Functioning at baseline, end of treatment (2-3 months), and 6-month follow-up

    Baseline, At each intervention visit (approximately weekly up to end of treatment at 2-3 months), and at 6-month follow-up

Study Arms (3)

Engagement and Counseling for Latinos (ECLA-F)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients in this arm (ECLA-F) receive the 6-8 session CBT plus care-management intervention, administered in person.

Behavioral: Engagement and Counseling for Latinos (ECLA-F)

Engagement and Counseling for Latinos (ECLA-T)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients in this arm received the 6-8 session CBT intervention via telephone.

Behavioral: Engagement and Counseling for Latinos (ECLA-T)

Usual Care

NO INTERVENTION

Patients in this arm receive usual care for depression from their primary care providers, which could include antidepressant prescription or referral to specialty mental health care.

Interventions

The Engagement and Counseling for Latinos - Face-to-face (ECLA-F) intervention is a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus care-management intervention delivered in person. The CBT component consists of 6-8 sessions, delivered by a Master's level clinician, and focusing on self-management techniques, problem-solving, and techniques for managing depression and stress. The care-management component of the intervention consisted of monitoring, assistance in scheduling appointments, and help with transportation. This intervention was identical to the telephone (ECLA-F) intervention, except for the delivery method.

Engagement and Counseling for Latinos (ECLA-F)

The Engagement and Counseling for Latinos - Telephone (ECLA-T) intervention is a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus care-management intervention delivered via telephone. The CBT component consists of 6-8 sessions, delivered by a Master's level clinician, and focusing on self-management techniques, problem-solving, and techniques for managing depression and stress. The care-management component of the intervention consisted of monitoring, assistance in scheduling appointments, and technical assistance. This intervention was identical to the face-to-face (ECLA-F) intervention, except for the delivery method.

Engagement and Counseling for Latinos (ECLA-T)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients are eligible if they are Latinos, at least 18 years of age, score 10 or more on the PHQ-9 and meet at least one of the essential criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Cambridge Health Alliance

Somerville, Massachusetts, 02134, United States

Location

University of Puerto Rico

San Juan, 00936, Puerto Rico

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

DepressionPsychological Well-Being

Interventions

Counseling

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral SymptomsBehaviorPersonal Satisfaction

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Health ServicesBehavioral Disciplines and ActivitiesCommunity Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Margarita Alegria, Ph.D.

    Cambridge Health Alliance

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Glorisa Canino, Ph.D.

    University of Puerto Rico

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Chief, Disparities Research Unit

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 18, 2013

First Posted

January 6, 2014

Study Start

May 1, 2011

Primary Completion

September 1, 2012

Study Completion

September 1, 2012

Last Updated

June 3, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-06

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