Pilot evaluation of integrated CBT for depression (INTERACT Phase 2)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The pilot evaluation of an online platform for delivering integrated high-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for depression (INTERACT Phase 2)
IRAS ID
235168
Contact name
Birgit Whitman
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Bristol
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
CBT is an effective treatment for depression. Investment in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services has increased provision of brief, low intensity interventions in England. However, variation in the provision of high intensity CBT treatments remains. CBT-based computerised interventions (cCBT) were designed to make CBT available at low cost and have often been delivered as low intensity interventions with minimal or no practitioner support. However, engagement with cCBT is poor and, in the absence of support, effects are modest and short-term.\nInnovative use of technology and integration of online materials into therapy could increase efficiency, reduce costs, and widen access to therapy, whilst maintaining the long-term effectiveness of CBT delivered by high intensity therapists.\nWe are developing a new intervention that will blend high intensity therapy with innovative use of technology to maintain effectiveness of face-to-face CBT. \nThe aim of this study is to explore the views of service users, therapists and their clinical supervisors regarding the online platform we have developed, to ensure that the platform and CBT materials are acceptable, and to identify areas for improvement prior to a planned multi-centre randomised controlled trial.\nWe will conduct several design and evaluation activities in parallel to test the platform and revise its design based on user feedback:\n1.\tA longitudinal evaluation with 12-16 primary care patients with depression. Patients will receive a full course of CBT delivered by a therapist through the platform.\n2.\tParticipatory design work with 2-3 therapists who are delivering the therapy within the study, and their clinical supervisor(s). They will also act as co-designers providing ongoing feedback.\n3.\tUsability testing sessions with 9-12 people who received CBT in the past. These service-users will be recruited through local psychological services and will test changes to the platform arising from feedback.\n\n\n
REC name
South West - Central Bristol Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/SW/0243
Date of REC Opinion
15 Nov 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion