Evaluating the user experience of the website 'ich bin alles' for youth depression
Evaluation of the Naturalistic User Experience of the Website "ich Bin Alles" - an Information Platform for Children and Adolescents with and Without Depression and Their Relatives
This study is testing how well the website 'ich bin alles' helps young people understand and deal with depression.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Munich, Bavaria) |
| Trial ID | NCT06668701 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the naturalistic user experience and acceptance of the German website 'ich bin alles', which provides evidence-based information on youth depression. Utilizing a multi-method approach, the study will investigate how well the website reaches its target audience and the effectiveness of its content in addressing symptoms, causes, and treatment options for depression in children and adolescents. The study is particularly relevant given the rising rates of depressive disorders among youth, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents who have accessed the website for at least 40 seconds.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use the website or have not engaged with its content may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance awareness and understanding of depression among adolescents, potentially leading to increased help-seeking behavior.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using web-based interventions to improve mental health literacy and engagement among adolescents, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 40 seconds website-use Exclusion Criteria: * no exclusion criteria
Where this trial is running
Munich, Bavaria
- LMU University Hospital — Munich, Bavaria, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ellen Greimel, Prof. Dr.
- Email: Ellen.Greimel@med.uni-muenchen.de
- Phone: +4989 4400 56952
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.