Depression in South Yorkshire (DEPSY)
Using the ‘cohort multiple’ RCT design
to assess homeopathic treatment in depression
Petter Viksveen
Post-graduate Research Student
University of Sheffield
Supervisors: Prof. Paul Bissell, Dr. Clare Relton
Depression in South Yorkshire (DEPSY)
Using the ‘cohort multiple’ RCT design
to assess homeopathic treatment in depression
Aim:
• acceptability & clinical & cost effectiveness
• homeopathic treatment
• in addition to usual care
Depression in South Yorkshire (DEPSY)
Using the ‘cohort multiple’ RCT design
to assess homeopathic treatment in depression
Aim:
• acceptability & clinical & cost effectiveness
• homeopathic treatment
• in addition to usual care
• self-reported depression
We hope the cmRCT model will help with
• Improved recruitment rates
• Representative population
• Reduced attrition rates
We hope the cmRCT model will help with
• Improved recruitment rates
• Representative population
• Reduced attrition rates
• Save time
South Yorkshire Cohort (n=20,000)
Self-reported long-standing depression (n=1,800)
Mail out Mood & Health Questionnaire
Completed Mood & Health Questionnaire (est. n=700)
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