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Stepped care
Stepped care is a treatment approach that involves a gradual escalation of interventions based on patient response.
Stepped care is a treatment approach that involves a gradual escalation of interventions based on patient response. Used for Major depressive disorder, Anxiety disorders.
At a glance
| Generic name | Stepped care |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Optimized analgesics with collaborative care management |
| Sponsor | US Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Mental Health |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
This approach allows for a more personalized and effective treatment plan, as patients receive the most intensive level of care necessary to achieve optimal outcomes. Stepped care can be particularly useful in managing chronic conditions, such as depression or anxiety, where patients may require varying levels of support over time.
Approved indications
- Major depressive disorder
- Anxiety disorders
Common side effects
- Depression
- Anxiety
Key clinical trials
- The STEP-MIED Trial: Digital Stepped-Care for Emotional Disorders (NA)
- Prevention of Insomnia Using a Stepped Care Model in Adults (NA)
- Testing a Novel Data-to-Suppression (D2S) Intervention Strategy in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (NA)
- Clinical Effectiveness of the "PICU Up!" Multifaceted Early Mobility Intervention for Critically Ill Children (NA)
- Prevention and Early Identification for High Risk Youth in School-based Clinics (NA)
- Improved Management of Patients With Recent-Onset Stable Chest Pain (NA)
- Integrated Collaborative Care Teams for Youth With Mental Health and/or Addiction Challenges (YouthCan IMPACT) (NA)
- TREATment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Selected Hospitals in Southern Sri Lanka (TREAT-SL): a Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Stepped care CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Stepped care updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- US Department of Veterans Affairs portfolio CI