Evaluating the clinical and cost-effectiveness of artificial intelligence driven stratified care for depression
Treatment for anxiety problems in psychological therapies in the NHS are organised in a stepped care model. They usually start with brief (up to 8 weeks) low intensity treatment.
This can be followed by high intensity treatments (up to 20 weeks) for patients who need ongoing help. Recent studies suggest that using stratified care could be a good way to offer therapies. StratCare is a model that involves recommending either low or high intensity treatments. Each patient’s unique problems and life circumstances guide the decision.
During assessment we are asking all patients if they want to take part in the research. The trial investigates different ways to offer available treatments to new patients. The trial compares the stratified care approach to the usual stepped care approach.
StratCare is a computer programme that works by recommending either low or high intensity treatments to the therapist assessing you. The decision is guided by each patient’s unique problems and life circumstances. Stepped care is the model that talking therapies normally use.
Recruitment end date, 31 May 2025.
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Published: September 23, 2025