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Efficacy of an Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Subthreshold Depression among Chinese Adults

Efficacy of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Subthreshold Depression

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2200057004
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-02-25
Start date
2020-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-09-26

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

Conditions

Subthreshold Depression(SD)

Interventions

Group 1:Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy
Group 2:Group-based face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy
Group 3:Waiting list

Sponsors

Ningbo First Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Chinese residents; 2. Have a smart device and internet access; 3. Aged >=18 years; 4. Score >=16 on the Center for Epidemiological Research Depression Scale (CES-D), indicating subthreshold depression; 5. Have no suicidal ideation (indicated by a score of < 2 on question 9 on the Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item; 6. Not take any medication for depression during the last month.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Meeting the DSM-IV criteria for a major depressive episode (MDE), bipolar disorder, or psychotic disorder; 2. Current or past (in the past month) participation in psychotherapy elsewhere; 3. Using illicit substances or consuming > 3 standard drinks daily.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale;—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Beck Depression Inventory;Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item;Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item;Ruminative Response Scale;—

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