Adaptation of an internet-based depression prevention intervention for Jordanian youth

Adaptation of an internet-based depression prevention intervention for Jordanian youth: from 'CATCH-IT' to 'Al-Khaizuran'

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14751844

Enrollment

600

Registered

2024-03-12

Start date

2024-03-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-03-17

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Conditions

Youth with mild to moderate depression Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

CATCH-IT is a primary care/Internet-based behavioral 'vaccine' intended for adolescents and youth at elevated risk for depression. It teaches resiliency skills to at-risk groups through teen-friendly,

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Youth (targeted through universities) who have mild to moderate depressive symptoms

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants diagnosed with severe depression or severe suicidal symptoms 2. Participants having difficulty viewing internet-based content 3. Participants undergoing other psychological therapies

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC, 10-item, self-report) will be used to assess resilience at baseline, 2 and 6 months 2. Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D, 20 items, self-report) will be used to assess depressive symptoms at baseline, 2 and 6 months 3. USE Questionnaire: Usefulness, Satisfaction, and Ease of use. We will measure usefulness, ease of use, ease of learning, and satisfaction after completing the intervention 4. The Socio-Cultural Relevance Scale (10-item and 14-item versions, self-report) will assess perceived change and satisfaction with the intervention after completing the intervention at 2 and 6 months 5. The Trans-Theoretical Model Scale (10-item, self-report) will assess self-efficacy and intention to seek help for depressive symptoms at baseline	—

Measure

Time frame

1. The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC, 10-item, self-report) will be used to assess resilience at baseline, 2 and 6 months 2. Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D, 20 items, self-report) will be used to assess depressive symptoms at baseline, 2 and 6 months 3. USE Questionnaire: Usefulness, Satisfaction, and Ease of use. We will measure usefulness, ease of use, ease of learning, and satisfaction after completing the intervention 4. The Socio-Cultural Relevance Scale (10-item and 14-item versions, self-report) will assess perceived change and satisfaction with the intervention after completing the intervention at 2 and 6 months 5. The Trans-Theoretical Model Scale (10-item, self-report) will assess self-efficacy and intention to seek help for depressive symptoms at baseline

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS, 9-item, self-report) will be used to assess dysfunctional attitudes at baseline, 2 and 6 months	—

Countries

Jordan

Contacts

Public ContactLatefa Dardas

l.dardas@ju.edu.jo+962 790797521

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026