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A randomized controlled trial of the efficacy of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy on subthreshold depression in Chinese adults

Mechanism study on the efficacy of internet cognitive behavioral therapy for depression

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100049671
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-08-08
Start date
2021-08-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-04-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Depression

Interventions

Group1:Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Group2:Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Group3:Waiting List

Sponsors

Ningbo First Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Center for Epidemiological Research Depression Scale (CES-D) score >=16. 2. Be able to fully participate in ICBT and CBT treatment. 3. Able to use WeChat alone or with the help of family members. 4. With the approval of the Medical Ethics Committee, the patients voluntarily cooperated with the research and treatment, and signed a written informed consent. 5. Aged 18-60 years, the gender is not limited, there is a subjective desire to participate in psychotherapy and a desire to change the status quo. 6. No history of depression within six months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Suicidal tendencies (Baker Depression Scale score > 1). 2. Has received other psychotherapy. 3. Alcohol and/or drug dependence and abuse. 4. Diagnosed by a psychiatrist above the attending physician, in line with DSM-IV adult depression, bipolar affective disorder, and insanity.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Center for Epidemiological Research Depression Scale;Beck Depression Inventory;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Generalized Anxiety Disorder;Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYing Yuchen

Ningbo First Hospital

1246401741@qq.com+86 13685733802

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026