Predicting Depression from Sleep and Activity Patterns
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tracks your daily rest and activity patterns over time to see if changes in your sleep-wake cycle can predict future depression. It could help develop better early warning systems for depression.
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Who can take part
- You live in Hong Kong and are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You can speak and understand Chinese.
- You have a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
- You are willing to wear a device that tracks your movement and sleep for a period of time.
- You have not had electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) before.
- If you take medication for mood or sleep, the dose must have been stable for at least 6 weeks before starting the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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