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LIDIAS study Lifestyle App as Add-on Treatment for Symptoms of Depression
This study investigates whether a lifestyle app, in addition to standard GP-treatment, can support recovery from symptoms of depression.
LIDIAS study Lifestyle App as Add-on Treatment for Symptoms of Depression
Start date
The study has started in June 2025 and will run until December 2026.
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About the LIDIAS project
In the LIDIAS project, we developed a lifestyle app in collaboration with app developer Interactive Studios, experts by experience, general practitioners, mental health practice nurses (GP-MHN), researchers, dietitians, and psychologists.
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In the LIDIAS project, we developed a lifestyle app in collaboration with app developer Interactive Studios, experts by experience, general practitioners, mental health practice nurses (GP-MHN), researchers, dietitians, and psychologists. The app was first tested in a pilot study with a small group of users (GPs, GP-MHNs, and patients) in general practices in the region of Nijmegen. Based on the feedback from this pilot, we are now testing the final version of the app on its (cost-)effectiveness in a larger study (RCT) in general practices across multiple regions in the Netherlands (Nijmegen, Amsterdam, and Groningen).
What does LIDIAS stand for?
Lifestyle Intervention for Depressive symptoms with App Support.
This research project is funded by ZonMw.
Relationship between lifestyle and depression
Symptoms of depression are common and have a significant impact on people's daily lives and their surroundings. Lifestyle changes, such as increased physical activity, a healthy diet, or social interactions, can help improve these symptoms.
read moreRelationship between lifestyle and depression
Symptoms of depression are common and have a significant impact on people's daily lives and their surroundings. Lifestyle changes, such as increased physical activity, a healthy diet, or social interactions, can help improve these symptoms. However, addressing lifestyle factors in the case of depression is challenging. We still don’t fully understand the best ways to assist people in this area. Therefore, we have developed an app and aim to investigate whether this app can help individuals experiencing depressive symptoms.
About us Who are we?
The LIDIAS project was initiated by the Department of Primary and Community Care at Radboud university medical center (Radboudumc).
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