Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of a Mobile Therapy for Elevated Depressive Symptoms

Lead Sponsor:

Medical University of South Carolina

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Depressive Symptoms

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate a mobile application (app) for depression treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the mobile app, "Moodivate", or not. If ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Elevated depressive symptoms, defined as a score of \> 10 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)57
  • Age 18+
  • Currently own an iOS- or Android-compatible smartphone
  • Report willingness to utilize a mobile app for the treatment of depressed mood (response of "yes" on yes/no item)
  • Have a current, valid e-mail address that is checked at least once per day or have regular access to text messages (to access follow-up assessments)
  • Enrolled in Epic's MyChart program
  • English fluency

Exclusion

  • \- Current suicidal ideation at study screening, defined as a response \>1 (several days) on item nine of the PHQ-9 ("Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself?")

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 12 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 29 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

649 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04463914

Start Date

October 12 2021

End Date

March 29 2024

Last Update

November 19 2024

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Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425