F32 F33 F43.2 F92.0
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: iCAN additionally to Care as Usual. iCAN consists of a smartphone app (iCAN app) and psychological telephone support:
(1) The iCAN app includes the following elements: (a) a CBT-based, perso
the iCAN app, however, can continue to be used. iCAN usage begins on the day the iCAN app is installed on the smartphone in the clinic.
Group 2: Care as Usual
Sponsors
Universität Greifswald
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
13 Years to 25 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age: 13;0 to 25;11 years old at the time of study inclusion Primary diagnoses of inpatient treatment: 13;0 to 25;11 years: depressive episodes (F32), recurrent depressive disorders (F33); 13;0 to 17;11 additionally: adjustment disorder–prolonged depressive reaction (F43.21); Disorder of social behavior with depressive disorder (F92.0) Owning a smartphone Insured with a health insurance company that enables its insured persons to participate in the study as part of the selective contract Written consent to participate in the study; for underage patients, additional written consent from at least one person with legal guardianship Sufficient knowledge of the German language
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Other primary diagnoses that are at the forefront of inpatient treatment Schizophrenia, schizotypal or delusional disorder (F20-F29) Acute psychosis Acute danger to self or others Linguistic/neurocognitive barriers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in Depressive Symptoms (Children’s Depression Rating Scale – Revised, Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale; PHQ-A, PHQ-9) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increased or more timely use of outpatient aftercare services after inpatient therapy (Client Sociodemographic and Service Receipt Inventory) Remission rate (Longitudinal Interval Follow-up Evaluation (LIFE) interview) Psychosocial functioning level (Children's Global Assessment Scale, Global Assessment of Functioning) Quality of life (World Health Organization Quality of Life, single item: “How would you describe your state of health in general?”) Self-efficacy (self-efficacy short scale) Direct and indirect medical costs (Client Sociodemographic and Service Receipt Inventory, routine data from health insurances) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactEva-Lotta Brakemeier
Universität Greifswald
Outcome results
None listed