Depression
Conditions
Keywords
Behavioral activation, Mobile sensing
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to test whether changes in behavioral patterns are related to changes in depression. Depression is a psychological condition that involves persistent sad mood and/or an inability to enjoy pleasurable activities. Very stable behavioral patterns may be related to symptoms of depression. The aim of this study is to learn more about the relationship between symptoms of depression and behavioral patterns that are collected via global positioning system location data from a smart phone.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALBrief modified behavioral activation
The clinician will deliver psychoeducation about the nature of depression and the rationale behind the behavioral activation model (i.e. increasing level of activation can begin a positive feedback cycle of reward and improvements in mood state). Participants will be encouraged to add new, enjoyable activities to their daily schedules. Clinicians will emphasize the importance of novelty and increased engagement with the surrounding environment in the psychoeducational portion and in activity scheduling.
Sponsors
University of Texas at Austin
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age 18-25 * Possession and daily use of a smart phone * Able to speak and read English * Patient Health Questionnaire -8 (PHQ-8) \> 10 * Behavioral Activation for Depression (BADS) Activation Subscale \< 16 * Ability to complete all study procedures
Exclusion criteria
* Self-reported lifetime diagnosis of agoraphobia or bipolar disorder * Severe neurodevelopmental disorder * Major travel plans within study period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-8 Total Score over 5 Weeks | Baseline and 5 weeks | Level of depression symptoms assessed weekly by the Patient Health Questionnaire - 8 via smart phone survey. The PHQ-8 ranges from 0-24 with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms of depression. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale over 5 Weeks | Baseline and 5 weeks | Level of behavioral activation as measured by the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale (BADS). The BADS ranges from 0-150 with higher scores indicating better functioning. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed