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Background and study aims Adults with learning disabilities are as likely to have depression as adults who do not have 
learning disabilities. However, not much is known about what treatments help adults with 
learning disabilities and depression. Behavioural activation is a psychological therapy for depression that has been shown to work as well as other psychological treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy. The advantage of behavioural activation for adults with learning disabilities is that people do not need to have good verbal communication skills. Behavioural activation gets people with depression
involved in positive activities. This includes everyday activities which they may have stopped doing because of their low mood. The proposed study would investigate whether a behavioural activation treatment 
adapted for adults with learning disabilities and depression works. Who can participate? The study aims to recruit 166 men and women with mild learning disabilities and depression. All the participants will be 18 years of age and above. What does the study involve? Over a period of two years, study participants will be invited to take part in behavioural activation treatment for depression or supported self-help treatment. The treatment that the participant gets will be decided by a process called randomisation, which is like the toss of a coin. The treatments last for between 8 - 12 weeks. At the end of the study we will compare the mood and sense of well-being of participants who had received the behavioural activation treatment with those given guided self-help. What are the possible risks and benefits of participating? The possible benefit to participants is that their level of distress will reduce. They may also take part in more purposeful activity, enjoy better relationships with others, and have more opportunity for social inclusion. There are no anticipated major risks from taking part in the study, based on the findings from pilot work trying out the interventions. However, those taking part in the study are depressed and their condition will sometimes become worse. Therefore, a close watch will be kept in case taking part in the study has caused any harm Where is the study run from? The study has been set up by the Universities of Glasgow, Bangor and Lancaster. When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? It is anticipated that recruitment will start in mid-2013 in Scotland. If recruitment is successful in the first year then recruitment will also start England and Wales in 2014. Participants will be enrolled in the study for a year, so that they can be followed-up after their treatment has finished. Who is funding the study? Funding has been provided by NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme. Who is the main contact? Professor Andrew Jahoda [email protected]

Critère d'inclusion

• depression

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• isrctn
• ictrp