The Oh Happy Day Class - Digital Connections (OHDC-DC): A Pilot Study

Last updated: September 1, 2026
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Depression

Treatment

OHDC-DC

Clinical Study ID

NCT06206226
2023-1437
Protocol Version 11/16/23
SMPH/FAMILY MED/RES GRANTS
A532007
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

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

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 thestart of the OHDC will be excluded from the study

  • Participants scoring 25 or higher on the PHQ-9 will be screened out

Study Design

Total Participants: 8
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: OHDC-DC
Phase:
Study Start date:
September 01, 2026
Estimated Completion Date:
February 28, 2027

Study Description

The Oh Happy Day Class-Digital Connections (OHDC-DC) is designed for African American adults experiencing clinical depression (CD). OHDC originally comprised of 13 treatment modules focused on culturally relevant strategies to increase knowledge of depression and healthy coping behaviors aimed at reducing symptoms of clinical depression and improving health outcomes.

The Oh Happy Day Class-Digital Connections (OHDC-DC) comprise of 5 core elements of the OHDC-DC:

  1. 90-minute-weekly cognitive behavioral psycho-education classes over a 6-week period.

  2. Six classes will be offered and facilitated online in the computerized OHDC-DC.

  3. Participants will be encouraged to stay engaged between classes by digitally connecting on the app with the class content. On the app they will receive reminders and messages from staff and participants to stay digitally connected and engaged.

  4. Embedded in the classes and content is psychoeducation with an emphasis on educating participants about depression, raising awareness of mental illness with the goal of normalizing it and reducing stigma, and increasing healthy coping behaviors, and.

  5. The intervention will be delivered by a licensed mental health clinician.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Wisconsin

    Madison, Wisconsin 53705
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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