Effectiveness of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Men and Women Prisoners With Major Depression

Last updated: January 12, 2016
Sponsor: Brown University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

3

Condition

Depression (Adult And Geriatric)

Affective Disorders

Mood Disorders

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01685294
1R01MH095230-01
R01MH095230
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study will examine the effects of a first-line treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), among men and women prisoners.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Meet all DSM-IV criteria for primary (non-substance induced) major depressive disorder

  • Expectation of at least 6 months of incarceration at baseline interview

  • Incarcerated for at least 4 weeks

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Lifetime:

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Psychotic disorder

  • Are imminently suicidal

  • Cannot understand English well enough to understand the consent form or assessmentinstruments when read aloud

Study Design

Total Participants: 181
Study Start date:
December 01, 2011
Estimated Completion Date:
October 31, 2014

Study Description

The purpose of this 3-year randomized trial is to promote uptake of evidence-based treatment in criminal justice settings by conducting a fully-powered randomized effectiveness study that collects pilot implementation data, including cost-effectiveness data. Group IPT will be compared to treatment as usual (TAU) in a sample of 90 male and 90 female prisoners with MDD from 4 institutions, allowing us to explore gender effects.

Connect with a study center

  • Massachusetts Correctional Institute - Old Colony Correctional Center

    Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02324
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Massachusetts Correctional Institution - Framingham

    Framingham, Massachusetts 01702
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • South Middlesex Correctional Center

    Framingham, Massachusetts 01702
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Massachusetts Correctional Institution - Norfolk

    Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Adult Correctional Institution - Men's & Women's Medium & Minimum Security Facilities

    Cranston, Rhode Island 02920
    United States

    Site Not Available

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