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The Purpose of the Study is to Investigate if a Smartphone App Combined With Internet Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ICBT) Leads to Improved Symtoms in Depressive Adults on Antidepressive Medicine, Compared to a Wait-list Control Condition

Sweden150 participantsStarted 2024-11-02

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate if a smartphone app combined with internet delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) leads to improved symptoms in depressive adults on antidepressive mediation. The participants in the treatment group will get access to a smartphone app based on CBT-principles for 9 weeks. They will also get access to an internet platform with extra treatment material based on CBT and receive therapist support on demand. Participants will be recruited in Sweden with nationwide recruitment.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ongoing drug treatment with an antidepressant mediated by an established care contact in (primary) care. * 18 years or older. * Be able to speak, read and write Swedish. * Have access to a computer, tablet or other device with internet connection and smartphone to download the app. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe psychiatric or somatic problems that make participation difficult or impossible * Ongoing abuse (via Audit and during interview) * Acute suicidality * Other ongoing psychological treatment or planned investigation. * Planned dose change of medicine or change of medicine during pre-measurement.

What they're measuring

Montgomery Asberg Depression Ranging Scale (MADRS)

Timeframe: From enrollment to end of treament at 9 weeks. Follow-ups at 24 and 36 months after end of treatment.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06907134

SponsorLinkoeping University

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-01