Study of a smartphone-delivered, therapist-supported mindfulness-based therapy program for depression in Finnish university students

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Acute depressive disorder (ICD-10 codes F32.0, F32.1, F32.2, and F33.0, F33.1, F33.2, F33.4, F33.8, F33.9); Depression; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN17156687
• Lead Sponsor: Meru Health

Brief Summary

2021 results in https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.02.007 (added 11/05/2021)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-08-01
• Study Completion: 2019-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 24 May 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 130

Inclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosis of a depressive disorder (ICD-10 F32 or F33) at the time of enrollment
2. Willingness to commit to the 8-week online therapy program
3. No prior established mindfulness practice/meditation experience
4. Aged 18-40 years
5. Living in Finland
6. Has a smartphone with iOS or Android mobile operating system
7. Access to mobile internet

Exclusion Criteria

1. Previous suicide attempts
2. Severe suicidal ideation
3. Other serious mental disorders such as psychosis or severe personality disorders
4. Active substance abuse
5. Ongoing psychotherapy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depressive symptoms, measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post-intervention