Audio-based Mental Health Intervention Study

Description

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)

Conditions

Depressive Symptoms

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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)

Audio-based Mental Health Intervention Study

Audio-based Mental Health Intervention Study

Condition
Depressive Symptoms
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

University Park

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, 16802

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 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
  • * 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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Penn State University,

Study Record Dates

2025-05