Can primary care teams beat depression? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04321876

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at a program called the Collaborative Behavioral Health Program (CBHP) for treating depression in primary care. The program brings together primary care doctors, behavioral health managers, and psychiatrists to work as a team. Researchers will track how well the program is adopted and whether it improves depressive symptoms and access to care for 778 participants.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Collaborative Behavioral Health Program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a team-based approach in primary care effectively treats depression and improves access to mental health services.
What could go wrong: This is an implementation study, not a test of a new drug. Results may vary across clinics, and the program may not work as well in other settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northwestern Medicine

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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