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Outreach to Reduce Depression Disparities
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente
Summary
Previous research by Mental Health Research Network (MHRN) investigators and others demonstrates that online messaging and other telehealth technologies can effectively and efficiently address premature discontinuation of depression treatment. These interventions, however, have focused on adherence after treatment initiation and have been tested primarily in non-Hispanic white populations. Less is known about the acceptability and effectiveness of different communication modalities (online messaging, mailed letters, telephone) among racial and ethnic minority populations. Implementation of electronic-Health (eHealth) technologies must take care not to exacerbate health disparities. This clinical trial involves a pilot trial to evaluate a population-based outreach program to improve rates of depression treatment initiation among traditionally underserved racial and ethnic groups. This pilot work intends to inform a subsequent full-scale pragmatic trial to examine impact on health disparities.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
309
Start Date
2023-04-13
Completion Date
2024-12-10
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Outreach messaging
Participants will receive outreach messages via health care system secure messaging and/or phone following a new diagnosis of depression made in primary care if the participant has failed to initiate treatment (pharmacotherapy or psychotherapy) within 30 days of new diagnosis.
Locations (2)
Kaiser Permanente, Hawaii Market
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan, United States