RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06753123

Be Well at Work-Plus: A Depression and Physical Activity Intervention for Hospital Service Workers (Aim 2)

Be Well at Work-Plus: A Depression and Physical Activity Intervention for Hospital Service Workers.

Sponsor

San Diego State University

Enrollment

10 participants

Start Date

May 28, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Physical Inactivity Depression

Summary

This study develops and tests a dynamic workplace-based depression intervention that is tailored to the specific social and behavioral needs of low-wage hospital service workers. The intervention involves assessment of depression-related work impairment, work-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, work coaching, social needs screening and referral, and text message support for mood and physical activity.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

part-time or full-time employment (at least 20 hours per week);
≥18 years old;
employed in low-wage-earning jobs in the Environmental Services or Food \& Nutrition Services Departments;
presence of depression symptoms as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 item version; individuals who score ≥5 (indicating mild depression symptoms or higher) will be eligible;
presence of impairment in work functioning, as measured by the Work Limitations Questionnaire; individuals who score ≥5% (indicating mild work productivity loss) will be eligible;
possession of a cell phone with ability to receive text-messages;
Fluent in either English or Spanish.

Exclusion Criteria2

plan to leave Scripps employment in <6 months;
severe mental illness or substance use condition (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, active alcohol use disorder)

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALA workplace-based depression intervention for low-wage hospital workers

This intervention is a remotely delivered workplace-based depression intervention that is tailored to the specific social and behavioral needs of low-wage hospital service workers. The intervention involves assessment of depression-related work impairment, work-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, work coaching, social needs screening and referral, and text message support for mood and physical activity.