The Effects of Videogames on Depression Symptoms and Brain Dynamics
Sponsor: Aalto University
Trial Details
| Condition | Major Depressive Disorder |
| Intervention | MEL-T01; MEL-S01 |
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Completed |
| Participants | 1,001 |
| Est. Completion | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Last Updated | 29 Apr 2026 |
Primary Outcome
PHQ-9 Total Change From Baseline to Posttreatment: Experimental Group vs. Treatment as Usual Group; PHQ-9 Total Change From Baseline to Posttreatment: Active Comparator Group vs. Treatment as Usual Group; PHQ-9 Total Change From Baseline to Posttreatment: Experimental Group vs. Active Comparator Group
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Between 18-65 year-old * Suffering from major depressive disorder * Have an ongoing mental health treatment contact to basic healthcare, specialised healthcare, student healthcare or occupational healthcare * Has sufficient eyesight with or without prescription * Has a Windows computer with internet connection and mouse * Has email and phone number Exclusion Criteria: * They have threat of self-harm * They have addiction to digital games * They have psychotic disorders * They are pregnant or breastfeeding * They have impaired ability in decision making * They are prisoner or forensic subject * They have neurological disorders such as epilepsy or brain injury
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