Effectiveness and Acceptability of MoodGYM in Treating Depressive Symptoms in Chinese Americans

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study aims to evaluate efficacy and acceptability of the Chinese language version of MoodGYM as a therapeutic intervention in treating symptoms of depression in community dwelling Chinese Americans in the Boston area. Hypothesis 1: Participants enrolled in MoodGYM will show a significant decrease in depressive symptoms after completion of the 5 modules. Hypothesis 2: Participants enrolled in MoodGYM will show significantly improved dysfunctional thinking. Hypothesis 3: Participants enrolled in MoodGym will rate this program as culturally acceptable.

Official Title
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Effectiveness and Acceptability of MoodGYM in Treating Depressive Symptoms in Chinese Americans

Conditions
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Major Depressive Disorder

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: MoodGYM


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Resident of the US, but self-identified as Chinese origin At least 18 years of age Proficiency in Chinese, including the ability to read Chinese Access to computer and internet Scores > 10 on the Chinese bilingual patient health questionnaire -9 item (PHQ-9) Exclusion Criteria: Current ongoing psychiatric or psychological treatment Using illicit drugs or consumption > 3 standard drinks in a day Currently experiencing a psychotic illness Past or current history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder ECT during the last year Current active suicidal or self-injurious potential necessitating immediate face-to-face treatment

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: MoodGYM<br>This study is a single-arm intervnetion. All subjects will be assigned to receive six weeks of online CBT through MoodGYM. | Other: MoodGYM<br>* MoodGYM, a publicly-available online CBT program developed by the Centre for Mental Health Research at The Australian National University has been shown by multiple studies to be effective in reducing symptoms of depression. MoodGYM consists of five interactive modules. Participants will be asked to complete one module each week and progress through the program sequentially.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) | The CES-D scale is a short self-report scale designed to measure depressive symptomatology in the general population. Each of the 20 items in this instrument is assigned one value of 0, 1, 2 or 3. High scores on the CES-D indicate high levels of distress. | Weeks 0, 6 (pre/post) | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Major depressive disorder, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Computerized CBT, Online CBT