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A protocol for a type 1 effectiveness-implementation randomized controlled trial of the WHO digital mental health intervention Step-by-Step to address depression among Chinese young adults in Macao (SAR), China

Digital mental health intervention Step-by-Step to address depression among Chinese young adults in Macao: a type 1 effectiveness-implementation randomized controlled trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100050214
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-08-22
Start date
2021-09-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-04-25

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

Conditions

major depression disorder

Interventions

Step by Step:intervention by 'Step by Step' App
enhanced care as usual:general psychoeducation

Sponsors

University of Macau
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) at least 18 years old; 2) registered student in a university in Macao; 3) Chinese citizen or Macau resident; 4) native proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin; 5) have a digital device (e.g., smartphone); 6) have internet access; and 7) PHQ-9 score >=5 on PHQ-9, indicating mild but clinically significant depressive symptoms.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) aged below 18 or above 30 years old; 2) currently or in the past 3 months received psychological treatment; 3) had had serious thoughts or a plan to end their life in the past month.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
depression symptoms;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
anxiety symptoms;Subjective well-being;Self-defined psychosocial goals;Treatment Satisfaction;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactBrian J. Hall

New York University Shanghai

bjh9622@nyu.edu+86 17207210847

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 11, 2026