Audio-based Mental Health Intervention Study
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
- Enrollment
- 101
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in symptoms of depression
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This is a study on an audio-based digital intervention designed to reduce symptoms of depression. Participants who experience at least moderate symptoms of depression will be invited to participate in the study. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two audio-based digital interventions. The experimental intervention based on behavioral activation treatment for depression. The control intervention is based on self-monitoring. Depression symptoms and related mental health symptoms, as well as experiences with the intervention, will be assessed at baseline (pre-randomization), mid-intervention (1 week post-randomization), post-intervention (2 weeks post-randomization) and follow-up (5 weeks post-randomization)
Investigators
Michelle G. Newman
Professor
Penn State University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Adult age 18 or older
- •Score in the moderate or higher range on the BDI-FastScreen
- •Moderate or higher depression confirmed by DIAMOND interview
- •Proficient English reading, writing, and speaking ability
- •Able to provide consent
- •Provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- •Below 18 years of age
- •Score below the moderate range on the BDI-FastScreen
- •DIAMOND interview does not confirm moderate or higher depression
- •Unable to read, write, and speak in English
- •Unable to provide consent
- •Do not provide informed consent
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in symptoms of depression
Time Frame: Measured at baseline, 1-week, 2-week, 5-week. Outcome is change from baseline to each of the subsequent time points.
Change in symptoms of depression as measured by Beck Depression Inventory-FastScreen (7 items, possible range = 0-21)
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in negative affect(Measured at baseline, 1-week, 2-week, 5-week. Outcome is change from baseline to each of the subsequent time points.)
- Change in symptoms of depression(Measured at baseline, 1-week, 2-week, 5-week. Outcome is change from baseline to each of the subsequent time points.)
- Change in positive affect(Measured at baseline, 1-week, 2-week, 5-week. Outcome is change from baseline to each of the subsequent time points.)
- Change in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress(Measured at baseline, 1-week, 2-week, 5-week. Outcome is change from baseline to each of the subsequent time points.)
- Change in behavioral activation(Measured at baseline, 1-week, 2-week, 5-week. Outcome is change from baseline to each of the subsequent time points.)