Depressive symptoms feeling down mood transitions
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - age >= 18 - fulfil the criteria of a past depressive episode according to DSM-IV criteria - having made a shared decision with a mental health care provider (general practitioner, psychiatrist or a mental health care provider that is supervised by a general practitioner or psychiatrist) to taper the current dose of antidepressant medication - having made a tapering scheme or plan with a mental health care provider
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - current depressive episode according to the DSM-IV criteria - presence of bipolar disorder or a psychotic disorder - reported diagnosis of a personality disorder - start of any other antidepressant treatment - inability to work with a smartphone - not giving informed consent on checking the tapering scheme or plan with the mental health care provider
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is a within-person critical transition towards higher levels of depressive symptoms. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secundary study parameters are daily affect, behavior, context, Heart Rate Variability, and physical activity. | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed