Effectiveness of a smartphone intervention for self-support for depression. A randomized controlled trial.

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: depressive symptomatology; F32; F33; Depressive episode; Recurrent depressive disorder

• Registration Number: DRKS00014647
• Lead Sponsor: Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-05-03
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

PHQ-9 scores = 10, access to a smartphone using Android 4.4 or above, sufficient German language skills, internet access, written confirmation of the declaration of consent

Exclusion Criteria

Under 18 years of age, no access to a smartphone using Android 4.4 or above, PHQ-9 scores < 10, acute suicidality. If participants report acute suicidality, a separate contact follows aiming at clarifying whether a concrete suicide ideation exists. Only if this can be excluded a participation in the study is possible.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
After 6 weeks: Depressiveness collected by means of PHQ-9 questionnaire using an online survey assessment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
After 6 weeks: Impairment by depressive symptoms within the last week collected by means of ADS questionnaire using an online survey assessment<br>