None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the proposed research is to evaluate the efficacy of MoodGroup, an online group therapy intervention for the treatment of depression in Australian adults. The study will use a randomised controlled trial design (RCT). MoodGroup is a 9-week intervention that has been adapted from a face-to-face group therapy program for depression. Using cognitive behavioural therapy, participants will learn skills and techniques to reduce their depressive symptoms.
Interventions
MoodGroup is an online group intervention designed for to reduce depressive symptoms in Australian adults. It uses cognitive behavioural therapy. The intervention comprises 6-8 particpants and runs for 2 hours per week for 9 weeks. It is facilitated by provisional psychologists. The MoodGroup intervention is conducted in an online classroom hosted by Blackboard Collaborate. This secure classroom allows particpants to chat synchronously, view slide show presentations, participate in activities vi
MoodGroup is an online group intervention designed for to reduce depressive symptoms in Australian adults. It uses cognitive behavioural therapy. The intervention comprises 6-8 particpants and runs for 2 hours per week for 9 weeks. It is facilitated by provisional psychologists. The MoodGroup intervention is conducted in an online classroom hosted by Blackboard Collaborate. This secure classroom allows particpants to chat synchronously, view slide show presentations, participate in activities via a whiteboard feature and participate in small group activities. Participants will receive preparatory reading material related to each week's session and will be required to be familiar with this material prior to each group. The online sessions will focus on activities and discussions designed to clarify and expand on the reading material. Participants will also be required to complete home activities to consolidate their learning.
Sponsors
RMIT University
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Major Depression Inventory score of 26 or above Currently residing in Australia
Exclusion criteria
Modified Scale for Suicide Intervention score above 9
Outcome results
None listed