Game-based computerized cognitive behavioral therapy for Japanese university students with depressive symptom

Game-based computerized cognitive behavioral therapy for Japanese university students with depressive symptom - Game-based computerized cognitive behavioral therapy for Japanese university students with depressive symptom

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000034354

Enrollment

100

Registered

2018-10-03

Start date

2019-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

University students facing with mild-to-moderate depressive symptom

Interventions

game-based computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (SPARX: smart, positive, active, realistic, X-factor thoughts) Waiting-list

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Depressive symptoms are mild or moderate (16 <= CES-D <= 45) Gives full informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: At high risk of self-harm or suicide at baseline Depressive symptoms are severe (CES-D > 45) Current manic episode or current schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder at baseline reported from participants Experience using the SPARX Other relevant reason as determined by the researchers

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Depressive symptom	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Outcome measure (satisfaction with life, social function, and mood states) Process measure (rumination, coping) Other (perceived helpfulness, satisfaction with use, the depth of understanding)	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKengo Yokomitsu

Ritsumeikan University College of Comperhensive Psychology

k-yoko@fc.ritsumei.ac.jp072-665-2490

Outcome results

None listed

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