Effects of a web-based self-care intervention program on improving depressive symptoms and return to work self-efficacy for sick leave employees: a randomized controlled trial

Effects of a web-based self-care intervention program on improving depressive symptoms and return to work self-efficacy for sick leave employees: a randomized controlled trial - UTSeL study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000023008

Enrollment

200

Registered

2016-07-07

Start date

2016-08-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Mild and moderate depression

Interventions

A web-based self learning program which provides process of return to work, case study, skills to maintain life rhythm, psychoeducation of stress management based on cognitive behavioral therapy and o

s own career Care as usual

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Age 20-60 at study entry 2) Men and women 3) Sick leave workers with depression 4) can access the internet via a PC, a smart phone or a tablet

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Patient with severe depression 2) Patient who quit one's job 3) Patient who has more than two times of sick leave episodes

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Severity and symptoms of depression measured by BDI-2 and QIDS-J and return to work self-efficacy (RTW-SE) measured by RTW-SE scale one month after the randomization	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1) General self-efficacy (General self-efficacy scale) 2) Locus of control (Locus of control scale) 3) Coping (Brief Scales for Coping Profile) 4) Dysfunctional attitude (Dysfunctional attitude scale) 5) Life orientation (Life orientation test) 6) Original questions	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactShunichi Sakan

Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo Mental Health

shunny0614@gmail.com+81-80-3000-1321

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026