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To Improve Depressive Symptoms Using a Web-App
This study is being done to answer a question on whether a Web App-based Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion Program is effective in improving depressive symptom experience of midlife Korean American women (WPAPP-K).
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT05405803
PhaseNA
Enrollment300
SponsorUniversity of Texas at Austin
Age40 Years
SexFEMALE
Conditions studied
Depression
About this study
This study is being done to answer a question on whether a Web App-based Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion Program is effective in improving depressive symptom experience of midlife Korean American women (WPAPP-K).
Interventions
- Behavioral: Web-App based Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion Program — WPAPP-K includes group and individual coaching/support by health care providers, peer coaching/support, and information to change the women's attitudes, self-efficacy, perceived barriers, and social influences. The program includes 3 components in 2 languages (English and Korean): 1. Social media sites: allow participants to share their experiences and to receive individual and group coaching/ support from culturally matched peers and healthcare providers. 2. Interactive online educational sessions: information on 15 topics related to depressive symptoms and lifestyle physical activity. 3. Online Resources: include 20 links in English or Korean (only from scientific authorities including NIH, CDC,etc.). Weekly group coaching and support will start after the first 10 participants are enrolled, but individual coaching/support will start as soon as a participant enrolls.
- Behavioral: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website on depression and physical activity guidelines — A link to the CDC website will be provided through the project website, and participants will be asked to use it during the study period (12 months). Their use of the CDC website will be automatically measured through the project website.
Primary outcomes
- Change in Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-Korean (CESD-K) (Baseline(T0), 6-months post-intervention (T1), and post 12-months post-intervention (T2))
- Change in Acculturation Stress Scale (ASS) (Baseline(T0), 6-months post-intervention (T1), and post 12-months post-intervention)
- Change in Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) (Baseline(T0), 6-months post-intervention (T1), and post 12-months post-intervention)
- Change in Personal Resource Questionnaire (PRQ-2000) (Baseline(T0), 6-months post-intervention (T1), and post 12-months post-intervention)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria:
* self-reported midlife Korean-American women
* aged 40 to 60 years
* whose parents and grandparents are of Korean descent;
* who can read and write English or Korean;
* who currently reside in the United States;
* who are sedentary (without any disabilities preventing physical activity);
* who are online through computers or mobile devices;
* have experienced depressive symptoms during the past two weeks (1 to 10 on the Patient Health Questionnaire \[PHQ-9\],which is equivalent to the cut-point of minimal to moderate depression.
Exclusion Criteria:
* major signs or symptoms suggestive of pulmonary or CVD
* history of a myocardial infarction, stroke, or Type I diabetes mellitus
* blood pressure higher than 160/100 mm Hg
* Use of beta-blockers, diltiazem, or verapamil
Study locations
- The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712 United States
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.