Moodbuster (E-MODEL): A feasibility study into online CBT treatment for depression among the elderly (55+).

Moodbuster (E-MODEL): A feasibility study into online CBT treatment for depression among the elderly (55+). - Moodbuster for elderly (E-MODEL)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON52053

Enrollment

Registered

2022-05-18

Start date

2022-10-07

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

gloom low mood

Interventions

The Moodbuster intervention for the elderly with depression is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Moodbuster is an online platform. The online platform consists of 7 modules, each module

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Aged 55 or above have a GDS score of 5-10 for the group with mild depression or a GDS score of 8-15 for the group with more severe depression able to work with a computer and have access to a computer with internet have a smartphone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: mild depressed group: - suicidal thoughts - have severe cognitive impairment severe depressed group: - have severe cognitive impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate feasibility in terms of acceptance, usability, engagement and satisfaction of an online platform.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary outcomes include depressive symptom severity, technical alliance and working alliance,uptake and subjectieve experience with the platform.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026