Variations of Internet-assisted cognitive behaviour therapy: a randomized community trial of MoodGYM users

ISRCTN ISRCTN03012627
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN03012627
Protocol serial number N/A
Sponsor Australian National University - Centre for Mental Health Research
Funder Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Program Grant to the Centre for Mental Health Research
Submission date
19/08/2005
Registration date
21/09/2005
Last edited
13/08/2007
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

Centre for Mental Health Research
Australian National University
Canberra
0200
Australia

Phone +61 (0)261258409
Email helen.christensen@anu.edu.au

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study objectivesTo investigate whether the length of the MoodGYM program (i.e. the number and combination of modules undertaken by the user) is related to treatment outcome, and which sub-components of the program are associated with anxiety and depression reduction.
Ethics approval(s)Added as of 13/08/2007: Approved by the Australian National University Human Ethics Committee.
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedDepression
InterventionThe MoodGYM website, an evidence-based depression prevention program. Six versions of the website will be evaluated.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

The change in participants' symptoms of depression and anxiety after completing their version of the MoodGYM program.

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

No secondary outcome measures

Completion date01/12/2005

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexAll
Target sample size at registration500
Key inclusion criteriaParticipants will be individuals who register on the MoodGYM website and who consent to be randomised to a condition in the trial.
Key exclusion criteriaIndividuals who register on the MoodGYM website and who do not consent to participation in the trial. These individuals will be directed to the 'full' MoodGYM site, rather than a version of the site being evaluated in this trial. Individuals who consent to participation in the research project but who opt to choose their treatment condition are also not included in the randomised controlled trial (RCT).
Date of first enrolment01/01/2005
Date of final enrolment01/12/2005

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Australia

Study participating centre

Centre for Mental Health Research
Canberra
0200
Australia

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article Results: 01/12/2006 Yes No
Study website Study website 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes