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NCT00505518 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Investigating the Effectiveness of Telepsychiatry for Treating Major Depression in a Chinese American Nursing Home

A NA study of Major Depressive Disorder, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
9
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT00505518 is a NA study of Major Depressive Disorder that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 9 participants, below the 377-participant average among 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00505518, a NA study of Major Depressive Disorder, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
9 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

The current use of telepsychiatry, or psychiatric care using videoconferencing, is very limited. The present study investigates the use of this method with a depressed Chinese American population in a nursing home. It is believed that this population can benefit from telepsychiatric treatment when used in collaboration with the primary care they receive in the nursing home.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Psychotropic medication (at discretion of psychiatrist)
  • BEHAVIORAL Collaborative psychiatric and primary medical care

Study Locations (2)

Massachusetts

  • Depression and Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston
  • South Cove Manor - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 9 participants
Start Date 2006-09
Est. Completion 2007-11
Phase NA

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00505518

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00505518 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 9 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 377-participant average among 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Major Depressive Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Psychotropic medication (at discretion of psychiatrist) is the first listed.

NCT00505518 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00505518 about?

NCT00505518 is a clinical study titled "Investigating the Effectiveness of Telepsychiatry for Treating Major Depression in a Chinese American Nursing Home". The current use of telepsychiatry, or psychiatric care using videoconferencing, is very limited. The present study investigates the use of this method with a depressed Chinese American population in a nursing home. It is believed that this population can benefit from telepsychiatric treatment when u...

What is the current status of trial NCT00505518?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 9 participants. The study started on 2006-09. Estimated completion is 2007-11.

What conditions does trial NCT00505518 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Major Depressive Disorder.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00505518?

The interventions under investigation include: Psychotropic medication (at discretion of psychiatrist) (DRUG), Collaborative psychiatric and primary medical care (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00505518?

This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00505518 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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