Longitudinal Ecological Study on Sleep-Wake Patterns in MDD Using Actigraphy

NCT ID: NCT06233422

Last Updated: 2024-05-22

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

140 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-06-30

Study Completion Date

2026-01-31

Brief Summary

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The proposed study will include a longitudinal ecological study (Study 1) and a randomised controlled trial (Study 2). The aims will be to (1) identify the sleep-wake profiles in individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) through clustering; (2) examine the associations between sleep-wake features/profiles and the prognosis of MDD; and (3) investigate the anti-depressant effects of sleep- and circadian-targeted intervention in those with MDD and whether sleep-wake features/profiles may moderate the treatment outcomes.

In Study 1, a total of 140 participants comprising 70 participants with MDD and 70 age- and gender-matched healthy controls will be recruited. Sleep-wake patterns will be collected for 4 consecutive weeks using actigraphy devices and one-off self-report measures will be collected via an in-house smartphone application, PsyHub.

Study 1 and 2 will follow the CONSORT and STROBE guidelines, respectively. The current registration is only for Study 1 of the current research project.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Depression Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Group

MDD group will consist of 70 participants with MDD, aged between 18-65, with a Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score of at least 10; who are also experiencing at least 1 sleep or circadian problem in the past 3 months.

No intervention involved

Intervention Type OTHER

No intervention involved

Healthy Control Group

Healthy control group will consist of 70 healthy control participants, aged between 18-65, with a Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score of below 5, indicating minimal or no depressive symptoms.

No intervention involved

Intervention Type OTHER

No intervention involved

Interventions

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No intervention involved

No intervention involved

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adults aged 18 to 65 years living in Hong Kong
* Being fluent and literate in Cantonese
* A Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score of below 5, indicating minimal or no depressive symptoms
* Accessibility to an Internet-enabled mobile device (iOS or Android operating system)
* Willingness to provide informed consent and comply with the trial protocol.


* Adults aged 18-65 years living in Hong Kong
* Being fluent and literate in Cantonese
* A PHQ-9 score of at least 10, indicating a moderate level of depression.
* Meeting the DSM diagnostic criteria for current MDD according to the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
* Experiencing ≥ 1 sleep or circadian problem in the past 3 months according to the sleep and circadian problems checklist (i.e., time needed to fall asleep ≥ 30 minutes, wake after sleep onset ≥ 30 minutes, \< 6-hour sleep per night or ≥ 9-hour sleep per night per 24-hour period, and falling asleep after 2:00 AM ≥ 3 nights per week; and variability in the sleep-wake schedule ≥ 2.78 hours within a week)
* Access to an Internet-enabled mobile device (iOS or Android operating system)
* Willingness to provide informed consent and comply with the trial protocol.

Exclusion Criteria

* Presence of any psychiatric disorder(s) as assessed by MINI
* Shift work, pregnancy, or work, family, or other commitments that interfere with regular sleep-wake patterns
* Presence of other untreated sleep disorders based on cut-off scores of individual sections in SLEEP-50.

We will not exclude those with current suicidal risks (i.e., non-fleeting intent or plan), which is a common symptom of MDD. However, if serious suicidal risk (i.e., PHQ-9 Item 9 score \> 2) is identified, the participant will be referred to the PI (a clinical psychologist) for further assessment and professional mental health services if deemed necessary.


* Severe medical or neurocognitive disorder(s) that make participation unsuitable based on the team's clinical experience
* Presence of other psychiatric disorders as assessed by MINI
* A history of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
* Current involvement in any psychological treatment programme that targets depression and/or sleep and circadian problems
* A change in the class or dose of any prescribed psychotropic drugs within 6 weeks before the baseline assessment
* Shift work, pregnancy, or work, family, or other commitments that interfere with regular sleep-wake patterns
* Presence of other untreated sleep disorders, including narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), and restless leg syndrome (RLS)/periodic leg movement disorder (PLMD) based on the cut-off scores of SLEEP-50 (narcolepsy ≥ 7; OSA ≥ 15; RLS/PLMD ≥ 7)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Chinese University of Hong Kong

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Fiona YY Ho

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Shatin, , Hong Kong

Site Status

Countries

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Hong Kong

Other Identifiers

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PSY033

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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