Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for depression

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

Researchers will deliver an 8-week cognitive behavioral therapy program through a self-developed mobile applet, with weekly sessions that include AI-guided coursework and homework created by psychotherapists. The project is set up as a real-world interventional study enrolling patients with HAMD scores ≥14 and excludes those with severe suicidal tendencies per MADRS item 10. In addition to symptom outcomes, the protocol includes exploration of genetic and neuroimaging correlates to understand biological mechanisms. All clinical visits and assessments are conducted at Peking University Sixth Hospital in Beijing.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged 14-60 years (including 14 and 60), no gender restriction;
2. HAMD \>= 14;
3. Written informed consent obtained from the patient; written informed consent obtained from the guardian for minors.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Persons with severe suicidal tendencies (item 10 of the MADRS scale ≥ 5).

Where it's running

• Peking University Sixth Hostipal
  Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Weihua Yue
• Email: dryue@bjmu.edu.cn
• Phone: 86-010-82805307

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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.