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 (NCT) | Nil Known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | N/A |
| Sponsor | The Australian National University, Centre for Mental Health Research (Australia) |
| Funders | Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (Australia), The Australian National University (Australia) |
- 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
Scientific
Building 63, Eggleston Road
The Australian National University
Canberra
0200
Australia
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | An evaluation of the effectiveness of an Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) website in reducing vulnerability to depression in adolescents |
| Study objectives | This 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) studied | Depression and anxiety |
| Intervention | MoodGYM - 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 type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Reduced depression and anxiety symptoms, increased self-esteem, more positive attributional style, increased help-seeking and reduced stigma towards depression. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 30/10/2006 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Child |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 3000 |
| Total final enrolment | 1477 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Participants 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 criteria | Poor literacy |
| Date of first enrolment | 06/02/2006 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/10/2006 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Australia
Study participating centre
Building 63, Eggleston Road
Canberra
0200
Australia
0200
Australia
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not 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.
