Can primary care teams beat depression? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT04321876
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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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778 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2018
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients attending primary care appointments within the Northwestern Medicine health system's central region.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: • PHQ-9 score \> 10 Exclusion Criteria: * Current suicidality * Bipolar disorder * Substance abuse disorder * Psychosis * Other severe mental health condition
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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