Tele-SSM: A Telephone Technology Innovation in the Intervention on Supported Self-management for Depression in Vietnam

NCT06456775 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: NCUD.05-2019.29
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 75
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Tele-SSM is a pre-post mixed-method study to investigate the feasibility, acceptability and the preliminary efficacy of the support self-management skills intervention for depression delivered from distance. The specific objectives of this research include:

• Transform the SSM intervention for depression from face-to-face delivery to delivery from distance.
• Develop an software for intervention management
• Examine knowledge, attitudes and practices of people with depression toward depression
• Examine the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of the intervention
• Investigate the cost analysis of Tele-SSM intervention

Conditions

Depression

Keywords

depression; supported self-management; task-shifting approach; mobile health; mental health; Vietnam

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Depression

  Measured by PHQ-9 questionnaire

  Pre intervention and up to 12 weeks

• Acceptability

  Measured by questionnaire and in-depth interviews

  Up to 12 weeks after pre-intervention survey

• Feasiblity

  Measured by questionnaire and in-depth interviews

  Up to 12 weeks after pre-intervention survey

• Cost

  Measured by financial reports

  Through study completion, an average 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Anxiety

  Pre intervention and up to 12 weeks

• Stress

  Pre intervention and up to 12 weeks

• Self-esteem

  Pre intervention and up to 12 weeks

• Social support

  Pre intervention and up to 12 weeks

• Health related quality of life

  Pre intervention and up to 12 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Single arm

EXPERIMENTAL

All participants in the study received a supported self-management intervention for depression delivered from distance.

Behavioral: Tele-SSM

Interventions

Tele-SSM BEHAVIORAL

Tele-SSM an individual-level psychosocial intervention based on cognitive behavior therapy principles and non-violent communication. The intervention consists of the following 10 sessions delivered through 10 weekly coaching calls delivered by Zoom (audio only).

Single arm

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 64 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged from 18-64 years
• Have a score of PHQ-9 (26) greater than 5.

You may not qualify if:

• Any participants with severe mental health problems i.e. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, recent suicide attempts and/or with suicide plans were excluded (current suicide ideation, but without recent suicide attempts and/or with suicide plans were not excluded).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Institute for Social Development Studies, Vietnam: lead
• National Foundation for Science & Technology Development, Vietnam: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Institute for Social Development Studies

Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam

Location

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  PMID: 40883799 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression; Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Personal Satisfaction

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: No masking
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Head of Research Division

Model Details: Single Group: Clinical trials with a single arm

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 5, 2024
• First Posted: June 13, 2024
• Study Start: February 2, 2021
• Primary Completion: August 30, 2023
• Study Completion: August 30, 2023
• Last Updated: June 13, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: SAP, ICF, CSR
• Time Frame: The data is available upon request after the outcomes of the study are published.
• Access Criteria: Researchers must sign a Data Use Agreement specifying the terms and conditions of data usage, including confidentiality, data security measures, and prohibitions on unauthorized data sharing. Researchers must be affiliated with a recognized academic, governmental, or non-profit research institution. Proof of institutional affiliation may be required.esearchers must adhere to ethical guidelines and legal regulations governing data protection and privacy. Data should be used for the purposes outlined in the approved agreement.

Locations

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