Audio-based Mental Health Intervention Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Depressive Symptoms

In brief

This is a study on an audio-based digital intervention designed to reduce symptoms of depression. Participants who experience at least moderate symptoms of depression will be invited to participate in the study. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two audio-based digital interventions. The experimental intervention based on behavioral activation treatment for depression. The control intervention is based on self-monitoring. Depression symptoms and related mental health symptoms, as well as experiences with the intervention, will be assessed at baseline (pre-randomization), mid-intervention (1 week post-randomization), post-intervention (2 weeks post-randomization) and follow-up (5 weeks post-randomization)

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05555745

Run by

Penn State University

People needed

101

Starts

2023-02-15

Expected to finish

2024-09-10

Last updated by the study team

2025-10-14

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adult age 18 or older
• Score in the moderate or higher range on the BDI-FastScreen
• Moderate or higher depression confirmed by DIAMOND interview
• Proficient English reading, writing, and speaking ability
• Able to provide consent
• Provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Below 18 years of age
• Score below the moderate range on the BDI-FastScreen
• DIAMOND interview does not confirm moderate or higher depression
• Unable to read, write, and speak in English
• Unable to provide consent
• Do not provide informed consent

Where it is running

• The Pennsylvania State University — University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

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