Can a simple message help close the depression treatment gap?
NCT ID NCT05580406
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether sending outreach messages (via secure messaging or phone) to people from racial and ethnic minority groups could help them start depression treatment after a new diagnosis. The study included 309 adults who had not started treatment within 30 days of diagnosis. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce disparities in depression care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
outreach messaging
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help reduce racial and ethnic disparities in depression treatment initiation.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The outreach method may not work for all groups or settings.
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Locations
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Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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Kaiser Permanente, Hawaii Market
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817, United States