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 range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

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.

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

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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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.