The Oh Happy Day Class - Digital Connections (OHDC-DC): A Pilot Study (NCT06206226) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Oh Happy Day Class - Digital Connections (OHDC-DC): A Pilot Study
United States8 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to see if a mobile phone app can deliver depression treatment to African Americans who are depressed. The main question it aims to answer is if this treatment is effective in reducing symptoms of depression.
Participants will attend six 90-minute weekly classes via an app on their phone, and will be asked to complete surveys every week. Participants can expect to be in the study for four months.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* African-American
* Age 18 and older
* Experiencing depression (as evidenced by a score of 5 or higher on the PHQ-9)
* Own a mobile phone
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals who are currently receiving psychotherapy
* Individuals who are presently experiencing suicidal ideation
* Individuals who started psychotropic medication less than three months prior to the start of the OHDC will be excluded from the study
* Participants scoring 25 or higher on the PHQ-9 will be screened out
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Change in Personal Health Questionnaire Depression Scale score
Timeframe: Baseline to one month post-intervention (approximately 12 weeks)
2
Change in Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) score
Timeframe: Baseline to one month post-intervention (approximately 12 weeks)
3
Change in Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS)
Timeframe: Baseline to one month post-intervention (approximately 12 weeks)