Health Condition 1: G- Mental Health Health Condition 2: G- Mental Health
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Gamified App to Improve Adherence to Medication Regimens in Patients with Depression
: Patients will receive pharmacotherapy (antidepressants as per treating psychiatrist s discretion)
Sponsors
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences SIMATS Saveetha Medical College Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with major depressive disorder as per DSM-5 criteria ,prescribed antidepressant medication for at least 6 weeks,owning a smartphone with internet access
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia) Cognitive impairments or intellectual disabilities that may hinder app usage Participation in other clinical trials Inability to provide informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in Medication Adherence: Measured using the Morisky Medication-Taking Adherence Scale (MMAS) which are self-reported questionnaires assessing the frequency of adherence behaviors.Timepoint: Day 0(Baseline),4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression Severity: Assessed using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D). This clinician-administered scale measures the severity of depressive symptoms. User Engagement: Tracked through app usage data, including frequency of logins, time spent on the app, & number of completed tasks. Timepoint: Day 0 (Baseline), Week 4, Week 8, Week 12 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDR INIYAN S
Saveetha Medical College Hospital
Outcome results
None listed