Study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial on a smartphone application-based intervention for subthreshold depression: Study protocol clinical trial (SPIRIT Compliant).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Interventions aimed at addressing subthreshold depression (StD) are important to prevent the onset of major depressive disorder. Our video playback application (SPSRS) is designed to reduce depressive symptoms by presenting positive words in videos, shedding new light on the treatment of StD. However, no randomized controlled trial (RCT) has utilized this video playback application for the treatment of individuals with StD. Therefore, a pilot RCT was designed to determine the feasibility of a full-scale trial. We herein present a study protocol for investigating the utility of a video playback application intervention for individuals with StD.

Methods

This 5-week, single-blind, 2-arm, parallel-group, pilot RCT will determine the effectiveness of the video playba

SUBMITTER: Kato Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7004731 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature