Oh Happy Day Class – Digital Connections for Depression in African Americans

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 pilot study tests a mobile app-based program called OHDC-DC, tailored for African American adults with depression. Participants attend six 90-minute online classes over six weeks, with weekly surveys and ongoing digital engagement via the app. The program includes psychoeducation, coping strategies, and support facilitated by a licensed mental health clinician, aiming to reduce depressive symptoms. Participants must own a mobile phone and meet inclusion criteria, with several baseline exclusion criteria to ensure safety and clarity of results. The study runs over about four months and is conducted at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* African-American
* Age 18 and older
* Experiencing depression (as evidenced by a score of 5 or higher on the PHQ-9)
* Own a mobile phone

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who are currently receiving psychotherapy
* Individuals who are presently experiencing suicidal ideation
* Individuals who started psychotropic medication less than three months prior to the start of the OHDC will be excluded from the study
* Participants scoring 25 or higher on the PHQ-9 will be screened out

Where it's running

• University of Wisconsin
  Madison, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Earlise Ward, PhD — University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Study coordinator: Shari Barlow
• Email: shari.barlow@fammed.wisc.edu
• Phone: 608-265-4348

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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.