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



Status:Completed
Conditions:Depression, Major Depression Disorder (MDD)
Therapuetic Areas:Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:December 2011
End Date:October 2014

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

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.

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 Criteria:

- Lifetime:

- Bipolar disorder

- Psychotic disorder

- Are imminently suicidal

- Cannot understand English well enough to understand the consent form or assessment
instruments when read aloud
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