The effect of depression on the decision to join a clinical trial.

Yan LeykinLaura B DunnRicardo F Muñoz

Published in: Journal of consulting and clinical psychology (2017)

Our findings suggest that concerns about depressed individuals making overly risky "desperate" decisions is likely unfounded, and it is more likely that depressed individuals may forgo valuable care options in an attempt to avoid risk. (PsycINFO Database Record

Keyphrases

clinical trial
healthcare
palliative care
depressive symptoms
quality improvement
study protocol
phase ii
randomized controlled trial
pain management
decision making
double blind
emergency department
open label
affordable care act
physical activity
phase iii
chronic pain