Reducing Depressive Symptomatology With a Smartphone App (NCT03060200) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Reducing Depressive Symptomatology With a Smartphone App
Romania158 participantsStarted 2017-02-17
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to test a newly developed app, firmly grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) theory of depression, to determine primarily if this app is clinically useful in decreasing moderate depressive symptoms when compared with an active placebo. Additionally, we are interested in the app's potential to contribute to the reduction of general negative affect, increasing positive affect, and boosting satisfaction with life. Last, but not least, we aim to verify if the usage of the tested app can modify depressogenic cognitions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Romanian-speaking adults (18 years or older)
* Access to a computer, a smartphone (Android or iOS) and Internet
* A PHQ-9 score between 10 and 16
Exclusion Criteria:
* Undergoing treatment - medication and/or psychotherapy
* Substance abuse problems
* Psychotic symptoms
* Organic brain disorders (e.g., dementia)
* Self-injury or harming others
* Serious legal or health issues that would prevent from using the app
* Reporting scores larger than 1 to Question 9 (suicidal ideation) on the (PHQ-9)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-Revised (CESD-R) (change from baseline)
Timeframe: Baseline, 1 week after baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 3 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline, 5 weeks after baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), Follow-up (3 months post-intervention)