A smartphone app to help manage depression symptoms

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study tests and validates a smartphone application designed to monitor and understand daily symptoms of depression, medication adherence, and treatment effectiveness. By utilizing Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), the app collects real-time data from patients in their daily lives, aiming to identify factors that influence mood fluctuations and adherence to treatment. The goal is to enhance patient care by providing insights that can lead to tailored interventions based on individual patient needs.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18 and 65 years;
* Fulfilling the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual version IV (DSM-IV) criteria of depression assessed by the Structured Clinical Interview;
* Patients started their antidepressant treatment less than 5 days before inclusion;
* Patient treated in an outpatient setting;
* Patient informed of the diagnosis of his disease;
* Informed patient with written consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* A current mental or psychiatric impairment or disease (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) that required psychotropic medication or inpatient treatment on a psychiatric ward;
* A history of psychosis, including schizophrenia, bipolar I or bipolar II disorder, and major depressive disorder with psychotic features;
* Cognitive deficit and not thus being able to comprehend the informed consent and study procedure;
* Patients with somatic, cognitive or other disorders preventing the use of the device (deafness, impaired vision, illiteracy….);
* Non-comprehension of the French language

Where it's running

• Centre Hospitalier Charles PERRENS
  Bordeaux, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: David MISDRAHI, M.D
• Email: dmisdrahi@ch-perrens.fr
• Phone: +33(0)556563449

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.