Depression, Depressive Symptoms
Conditions
Keywords
depression, quality of life, online, self-help program, randomized control trial, QiGong
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to test Body, breath & mind (BBM, internet-based self-help program) for its efficacy in reducing depressive symptoms and improving quality of life. BBM combines methods of value-oriented behavioral activation with exercises from the Chinese healing practice Qi Gong,. BBM will be compared to an active control treatment (moodgym) and a waiting list control group. We expect significant differences to the waiting list control group. In comparison to the active control treatment we expect no significant differences.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALBody, Breath & Mind
The program Body, Breath & Mind is a minimally guided self-help program to improve mood. It contains a total of eight modules, which are to be completed in a weekly rhythm. Each module includes Qi Gong exercises, and instructions and exercises for value-based behavioral activation used in behavioral therapy for depression (Hofheinz, Heidenreich & Michalak, 2017). If possible, the entire program should be completed within a period of 8 weeks.
BEHAVIORALMoodgym
Moodgym is an interactive training program for the prevention and reduction of depressive symptoms. It is based on the methods and techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy and includes five modules: feelings, thoughts, developing alternative thoughts, deal with stress and relationship. In addition to the modules, there is a workbook section where personal results and responses are stored. The effectiveness of the programme has been proven in clinical trials (Loebner et al., 2018).
Sponsors
University of Witten/Herdecke
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* All persons who suffer from depressive symptoms (subthreshold and clinical depression; PHQ-9 ≥10) * German speaking * Internet and email access
Exclusion criteria
* The DSM-defined criteria A9 acute suicidality and A5 psychomotor agitation in the context of a depressive disorder, verified using the Diagnostic Interview in Mental Disorders in form of the Mini-DIPS (Margraf & Cwik, 2017) * psychotic disorders, verified using the Diagnostic Interview in Mental Disorders in form of the Mini-DIPS (Margraf & Cwik, 2017) * major depression with psychotic features, verified using the Diagnostic Interview in Mental Disorders in form of the Mini-DIPS (Margraf & Cwik, 2017) * eating disorders, verified using the Diagnostic Interview in Mental Disorders in form of the Mini-DIPS (Margraf & Cwik, 2017) * current or past schizo-affective disorder, verified using the Diagnostic Interview in Mental Disorders in form of the Mini-DIPS (Margraf & Cwik, 2017) * current substance use disorder, verified using the Diagnostic Interview in Mental Disorders in form of the Mini-DIPS (Margraf & Cwik, 2017) * inability to participate in the program due to physical, practical, or other reasons.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brief Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) | Post-Measurement after 8 weeks | Depression |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Short Form (36) Health Survey | Post-Measurement after 8 weeks | Quality of life |
| Brief Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) | 6-Month-Follow-Up | Depression |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Primary ContactJohannes Michalak, Prof. Dr.
Outcome results
None listed