Be Well at Work-PLUS: A Depression and Activity Program for Hospital Workers

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 project tests a workplace-based intervention designed for low-wage hospital service workers who experience depression and low physical activity. It builds on an evidence-based eight-session telephone depression program, adding social needs referrals, light activity promotion, and personalized text support. The adaptation focuses on reducing work impairment and improving engagement by addressing financial and social challenges common to this group. The study will start with a single-arm pilot (N=10) to assess feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes. Outcomes include mood, work functioning, physical activity, and user feedback to refine the approach before broader testing.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* part-time or full-time employment (at least 20 hours per week);
* ≥18 years old;
* employed in low-wage-earning jobs in the Environmental Services or Food \& Nutrition Services Departments;
* presence of depression symptoms as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 item version; individuals who score ≥5 (indicating mild depression symptoms or higher) will be eligible;
* presence of impairment in work functioning, as measured by the Work Limitations Questionnaire; individuals who score ≥5% (indicating mild work productivity loss) will be eligible;
* possession of a cell phone with ability to receive text-messages;
* Fluent in either English or Spanish.

Exclusion Criteria:

* plan to leave Scripps employment in \<6 months;
* severe mental illness or substance use condition (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, active alcohol use disorder)

Where it's running

• San Diego State University
  San Diego, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jessica L McCurley, PhD, MPH — San Diego State University
• Study coordinator: Jessica L McCurley, PhD, MPH
• Email: jlmccurley@sdsu.edu
• Phone: 619-594-2132

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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.