F20 F25
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age: 18 - 65 years; informed consent; PHQ-9 sumscore between 5 and 14 (= mild to moderately depressive); a diagnosis of schizophrenia; internet access; fluent in the German language
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute suicidality (SBQ -R sumscore higher 7) as well as an existing diagnosis of a bipolar disorder. In addition, acute mental or physical disorders requiring treatment must be excluded and patients that are not considered as being in state for self-help therapy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D): a 20 item questionnaire covering depressive symptoms. Two measuring times: Baseline and Post-assessment (3 month after baseline) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9): self-report instrument derived from the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders (PRIME-MD) with nine items representing the nine diagnostic criteria for depression in the DSM-IV; Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) depression item (g6); Paranoia Checklist. Two measuring times: Baseline and Post-assessment (3 month after baseline) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Universitätsklinik Hamburg- EppendorfKlinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie