An evaluation of the effectiveness of an Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) website in reducing vulnerability to depression in adolescents

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN67189839

Enrollment

3000

Registered

2005-09-09

Start date

2006-02-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-04-12

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Conditions

Depression and anxiety Mental and Behavioural Disorders Depression

Interventions

MoodGYM - an interactive, online, evidence-based depression prevention program versus no intervention. The 'no intervention' group will be offered MoodGYM after the final follow-up phase of the projec

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants must: 1. Be students in Year 9 or 10 2. Have access to the Internet during class time 3. Be willing to participate in the study, as well as obtain parental consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Poor literacy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduced depression and anxiety symptoms, increased self-esteem, more positive attributional style, increased help-seeking and reduced stigma towards depression.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

Australia

Outcome results

None listed

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