Preliminary Efficacy of a Digital Intervention for Adolescent Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent depression is a significant public health concern; however, access to effective mental health care is limited. Digital therapeutics (DTx) can improve access to evidence-based interventions; however, their efficacy in adolescents is sparsely documented.

Objective

This study aims to examine the efficacy of a mobile app DTx versus an active control as an adjunct treatment for adolescent depression symptoms.

Methods

An internet-based open-label randomized control trial was conducted nationwide with a partial crossover design, and 168 adolescents aged 13 to 21 years with symptoms of depression were recruited between November 2020 and September 2021. Participants were randomized (1:1) to the cognitive behavioral therapy-based treatment app (Spark) or t

SUBMITTER: Peake E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882470 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature