Major Depressive Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
Major depressive disorder, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Computerized CBT, Online CBT
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate efficacy and acceptability of the Chinese language version of MoodGYM as a therapeutic intervention in treating symptoms of depression in community dwelling Chinese Americans in the Boston area. Hypothesis 1: Participants enrolled in MoodGYM will show a significant decrease in depressive symptoms after completion of the 5 modules. Hypothesis 2: Participants enrolled in MoodGYM will show significantly improved dysfunctional thinking. Hypothesis 3: Participants enrolled in MoodGym will rate this program as culturally acceptable.
Interventions
OTHERMoodGYM
MoodGYM, a publicly-available online CBT program developed by the Centre for Mental Health Research at The Australian National University has been shown by multiple studies to be effective in reducing symptoms of depression. MoodGYM consists of five interactive modules. Participants will be asked to complete one module each week and progress through the program sequentially.
Sponsors
Massachusetts General Hospital
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Resident of the US, but self-identified as Chinese origin * At least 18 years of age * Proficiency in Chinese, including the ability to read Chinese * Access to computer and internet * Scores \> 10 on the Chinese bilingual patient health questionnaire -9 item (PHQ-9)
Exclusion criteria
* Current ongoing psychiatric or psychological treatment * Using illicit drugs or consumption \> 3 standard drinks in a day * Currently experiencing a psychotic illness * Past or current history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder * ECT during the last year * Current active suicidal or self-injurious potential necessitating immediate face-to-face treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) | Weeks 0, 6 (pre/post) | The CES-D scale is a short self-report scale designed to measure depressive symptomatology in the general population. Each of the 20 items in this instrument is assigned one value of 0, 1, 2 or 3. High scores on the CES-D indicate high levels of distress. |
Countries
China, United States
Outcome results
None listed