Effectiveness and Acceptability of MoodGYM in Treating Depressive Symptoms in Chinese Americans

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Conditions studied: Major Depressive Disorder

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01851967

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

112

Starts

2014-09-01

Expected to finish

2016-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-12-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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)

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital Depression Clinical and Research Program — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Ying Wang — Beijing, China

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