Acceptance and effectiveness of a web-based intervention for people with depressive symptoms waiting for outpatient psychotherapy: A randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00010282

Enrollment

136

Registered

2017-02-13

Start date

2017-03-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

depressive symptoms

Interventions

Group 1: Intervention group: Participants receive access to the web-based intervention, comprising 6 modules (each 45 minutes), dailly motivating SMS, a digital mood diary, and weekly feedback from an

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. internet access 2. depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale; CES-D score > 22)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Suicidal ideation (Brief Symptom Inventory; BSI item no. 9 > 1)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Primary outcome is the change of depressive symptoms severity, measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), between baseline (t1) and post-intervention (t2, seven weeks after randomization). Additionally, severity of depressive symptoms will be assessed 3 months after t2.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Severity of depressive symptoms (categorical), measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) 2. Psychological symptoms, measured using the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) 3. Quality of life, measured using the SF-12 Health Survey 4. Attitude towards face-to-face therapy, measured using the Attitude Towards Seeking Professional Psychological Help-Scale (ATSPPH), including motivation and need for psychotherapy 5. Attitude towards web-based interventions, measured using an adapted version of the Attitude Towards Seeking Professional Psychological Help-Scale (ATSPPH). All assessments take place at baseline (t1), seven weeks after randomization (t2), and at 3-months follow-up (t3). Additionally, sociodemographics and internet affinity (IAS) will be assessed at baseline. At post-intervention, received health care (FIMA), intervention satisfaction (CSQ-8), and adverse events (INEP) will be assessed.	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Severity of depressive symptoms (categorical), measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) 2. Psychological symptoms, measured using the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) 3. Quality of life, measured using the SF-12 Health Survey 4. Attitude towards face-to-face therapy, measured using the Attitude Towards Seeking Professional Psychological Help-Scale (ATSPPH), including motivation and need for psychotherapy 5. Attitude towards web-based interventions, measured using an adapted version of the Attitude Towards Seeking Professional Psychological Help-Scale (ATSPPH). All assessments take place at baseline (t1), seven weeks after randomization (t2), and at 3-months follow-up (t3). Additionally, sociodemographics and internet affinity (IAS) will be assessed at baseline. At post-intervention, received health care (FIMA), intervention satisfaction (CSQ-8), and adverse events (INEP) will be assessed.

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Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactSashi Grünzig

Abteilung für Rehabilitationspsychologie und Psychotherapie, Institut für Psychologie

sashi.gruenzig@psychologie.uni-freiburg.de0761 203-3044

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 6, 2026