RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06831435

Effectiveness of Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Depression: a Real-world Study

Sponsor

Peking University

Enrollment

325 participants

Start Date

Nov 13, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression Bipolar Affective Disorder Schizophenia Disorder Psychiatric &Amp;or Mood Disorder

Summary

The project proposes to develop a digital product based on cognitive behavioral therapy for the assisted treatment of depression. The digital cognitive behavioral therapy in this study is conducted based on a self-developed mobile applet. The therapy is developed by psychotherapists, which is conducted for a total of 8 weeks, with weekly sessions including AI-guided course work and homework. This study aims to evaluate the therapeutic effects of CBT-based digital products for depression in patients through a real-world study, and to explore its genetic and neuroimaging mechanisms.

Eligibility

Min Age: 14 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This real-world study is evaluating how well a digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app works for treating depression in everyday clinical settings. CBT is a well-established talk therapy that helps people identify and change negative thinking patterns; this study is testing a digital version of it. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 14 and 60 years old (any gender) - You have a score of 14 or higher on a standard depression scale (HAMD), indicating at least moderate depression - You (or your guardian, if you are a minor) are able to provide written informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have severe suicidal thoughts or intentions (indicated by a high score on a suicidality assessment scale) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEa digital product based on CBT

The digital cognitive behavioral therapy in this study is conducted based on a self-developed mobile applet. The therapy is developed by psychotherapists, which is conducted for a total of 8 weeks, with weekly sessions including Al-guided course work and homework.