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The Oh Happy Day Class - Digital Connections (OHDC-DC): A Pilot Study
The Oh Happy Day Class - Digital Connections (OHDC-DC): an Exploratory Pilot Study
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * African-American * Age 18 and older * Experiencing depression (as evidenced by a score of 5 or higher on the PHQ-9) * Own a mobile phone Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are currently receiving psychotherapy * Individuals who are presently experiencing suicidal ideation * Individuals who started psychotropic medication less than three months prior to the start of the OHDC will be excluded from the study * Participants scoring 25 or higher on the PHQ-9 will be screened out
About the study
The goal of this clinical trial is to see if a mobile phone app can deliver depression treatment to African Americans who are depressed. The main question it aims to answer is if this treatment is effective in reducing symptoms of depression.
Participants will attend six 90-minute weekly classes via an app on their phone, and will be asked to complete surveys every week. Participants can expect to be in the study for four months.
What is being tested
- OHDC-DC (behavioral)
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison · Participants: 8 · Started: 2026-10
Contact the study team
- Shari Barlow · Phone: 608-265-4348
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06206226
Locations in the U.S.
| Wisconsin | University of Wisconsin, Madison |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.