CompletedNot Applicable

Development and Evaluation of an e-Mental Health Program for Depressive Symptoms

Taiwan70 participantsStarted 2023-05-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of an electronic mental health program (e-MHP) in reducing depressive symptoms among adults. The study also compares outcomes between clinical and nonclinical populations.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: The inclusion criteria for clinical participants were as follows: being aged 18 to 65 years, receiving a diagnosis of mood disorders (made based on International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision codes: F32, F33, F34, F38, or F39), having a PHQ-9 score of 5 to 14, being fluent in Chinese, and having Internet access with basiThe nonclinical group (n = 44) was recruited from 2 universities. * The inclusion criteria for nonclinical participants were as follows: being ages 18 to 25 years, being a university student, having a PHQ-9 score of 5 to 14, being fluent in Chinese, and having Internet access with basic digital literacy. Exclusion Criteria: The exclusion criteria for all participants were as follows: receiving a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder and having active suicidal ideation.

What they're measuring

Change in Depression Severity

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 12 weeks. Post-test is held at 12 weeks after the intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07544758

SponsorChang Hsiu-Ju

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-31

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