An evaluation of the effectiveness of an Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) website in reducing vulnerability to depression in adolescents

ISRCTN ISRCTN67189839
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN67189839
ClinicalTrials.gov number Nil Known
Secondary identifying numbers N/A
Submission date
22/08/2005
Registration date
09/09/2005
Last edited
30/03/2021
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Prof Helen Christensen
Scientific

Building 63, Eggleston Road
The Australian National University
Canberra
0200
Australia

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Not specified
Study typeNot Specified
Scientific titleAn evaluation of the effectiveness of an Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) website in reducing vulnerability to depression in adolescents
Study objectivesThis project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an Internet-based program called MoodGYM in preventing depression and increasing resilience skills in young people aged 15-16 years. MoodGYM provides information, demonstrations and exercises designed to help users identify their proneness to mental health problems, gain information about how to address these problems and develop effective thinking strategies and coping skills. More specifically, we aim to investigate whether MoodGYM is effective in lowering depression, improving self-esteem, promoting a more positive thinking style, and lowering stigmatising attitudes to depression amongst adolescents. We will also consider MoodGYM's effects on help-seeking behaviours and alcohol use.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedDepression and anxiety
InterventionMoodGYM - an interactive, online, evidence-based depression prevention program versus no intervention. The 'no intervention' group will be offered MoodGYM after the final follow-up phase of the project.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureReduced depression and anxiety symptoms, increased self-esteem, more positive attributional style, increased help-seeking and reduced stigma towards depression.
Secondary outcome measuresNot provided at time of registration
Overall study start date06/02/2006
Completion date30/10/2006

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupChild
SexBoth
Target number of participants3000
Total final enrolment1477
Key inclusion criteriaParticipants must:
1. Be students in Year 9 or 10
2. Have access to the Internet during class time
3. Be willing to participate in the study, as well as obtain parental consent
Key exclusion criteriaPoor literacy
Date of first enrolment06/02/2006
Date of final enrolment30/10/2006

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Australia

Study participating centre

Building 63, Eggleston Road
Canberra
0200
Australia

Sponsor information

The Australian National University, Centre for Mental Health Research (Australia)
University/education

Building 63, Eggleston Road
The Australian National University
Canberra
0200
Australia

Phone +61 (0)2 6125 2741
Email cmhr@anu.edu.au
Website http://www.anu.edu.au/cmhr
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Funders

Funder type

Charity

Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (Australia)

No information available

The Australian National University (Australia)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article 01/12/2009 30/03/2021 Yes No

Editorial Notes

30/03/2021: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. Publication reference added.
2. The total final enrolment was added.