Physician Led Counseling in Management of Depression in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Adwin Life Care150 enrolled

Overview

There is a high prevalence of depression in patients with diabetes mellitus. Depression has been shown to be associated with poor self-management (adherence to diet, exercise, checking blood glucose levels) levels in patients with diabetes.To determine whether enhancing quality physician's care for depression improves both depression and diabetes outcomes in patients with depression and diabetes.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

150

Conditions

Depression Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Interventions

Physician Supported CareBEHAVIORAL

Usual careOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 35 YearsMax age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Eligible patients are ambulatory, * Had adequate hearing to complete a telephone interview, * Diabetic patients screened for depression Exclusion Criteria: * Currently in care with a psychiatrist; * Diagnosis of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia; * Use of antipsychotic or mood stabilizer medication * Mental confusion on interview, suggesting significant dementia.

Locations (2)

NMP Medical Research Institute

Kaithal, Haryana, India

GyanSanjeevani

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

change in depression using SCL-90 depression scale

Time frame: Change from baseline to six month

Secondary Outcomes

Glycemic control measured using glycosylated hemoglobin levels

Time frame: Change from baseline to six month

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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