AI Conversations for Managing Depression
Evaluating Conversational Artificial Intelligence for Depression Management
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Participants needed
- 130 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- George Mason University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with moderate to severe depression to evaluate how using a conversational AI system for collecting medical history affects their experience with care. Participants will engage with the AI system and then compare their experience to usual clinical care.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 to 85 years old.
- I have been diagnosed with moderate to severe Major Depressive Disorder.
- I am not in an active suicidal crisis.
- I can communicate in English on the Internet.
- I live in the United States.
- I have access to a mental health clinician.
- I have a device located in the United States.
You may not be able to join if
- I have signs of bipolar depression.
- I am pregnant or seeking to be pregnant.
- I face imminent risk of suicide within the next 3 hours.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate how a conversational method of collecting medical history affects patients' perceptions and experiences compared to clinical care as usual. This conversational AI intake system collects medical history information, can be completed by participants at home, and do not disrupt routine clinical care.
The primary questions this study aims to answer are:
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Eligibility Criteria
1. Participant is between 18 to 85 years old.
2. Participant has been, or are likely to be, diagnosed with moderate to severe Major Depressive Disorder without signs of bipolar depression.
3. Participant is not in active suicidal crisis and do not face imminent risk of suicide within the next 3 hour…
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