NCT02185482 2014.

Study name	Physician‐led counselling in management of depression in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Methods	Randomised controlled trial
Participants	Inclusion criteria 1. Eligible patients are ambulatory 2. Adequate hearing to complete a telephone interview 3. Diabetic patients screened for depression 4. Age 35 to 60 years Exclusion criteria 1. Currently in care with a psychiatrist 2. Diagnosis of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia 3. Use of antipsychotic or mood stabiliser medication 4. Mental confusion on interview, suggesting significant dementia
Interventions	Intervention Physician‐supported care An individualised, stepped care depression treatment provided by a depression clinical specialist primary care physician Control Usual care Primary care physicians prescribe antidepressant medication and refer patients to Mental Health Services
Outcomes	Primary outcome (baseline to 6 months) 1. Change in depression using SCL‐90 depression scale Secondary outcomes (baseline to 6 months) 1. Change in glycaemic control (glycosylated haemoglobin levels) 2. Global assessment of improvement (Patient Global Impression)
Starting date	August 2014
Contact information	Principal Investigator Naresh C Kumar, MD Kaithal Civil Hospital
Notes	Completed November 2015