App-Based Program for Anxiety and Depression

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Ulrich Kirk, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Southern Denmark

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Symptoms of anxiety (defined as a score of 10 or greater on the GAD-7) and/or depression (defined as a score of 10 or greater on the PHQ-8)

18+ years old

Must not have

A diagnosis of any of the following conditions: self-reported schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, seizure disorder, substance use disorder, recent trauma to the head or brain damage, severe cognitive impairment, serious physical health concerns necessitating surgery or with a prognosis of less than 6 months, or pregnancy

Not being on a stable dose of anxiety or depression medication for ≥4 weeks

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change from baseline to immediately post-intervention and 3-week follow-up

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test a phone app designed to help people with anxiety and depression. These mental health conditions are common and can negatively impact a person's quality of life. The app uses cognitive-beh

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults with elevated anxiety or depression. Participants should have symptoms of these conditions but not be currently receiving treatment. It's not specified who can't join, so generally those with other mental health treatments or conflicting conditions may be excluded.

What is being tested?

The study tests a guided app-based program by Headspace that combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to treat anxiety and depression. Participants will either use the app or be on a waitlist for comparison over a period of 3 weeks, followed by another 3-week assessment.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves an app-based mental health program, typical side effects associated with medications are not expected. However, users might experience discomfort if confronting challenging emotions during therapy sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have symptoms of anxiety or depression with scores indicating moderate severity.

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I do not have severe mental health issues, serious physical health concerns requiring surgery soon, a prognosis of less than 6 months, or am not pregnant.

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I have not been on a stable dose of medication for anxiety or depression for at least 4 weeks.

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I have been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons at least twice in the last 6 months.

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I finished a therapy program with exercises for my thoughts and behaviors in the last 6 months.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change from baseline to immediately post-intervention and 3-week follow-up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change from baseline to immediately post-intervention and 3-week follow-up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline to immediately post-intervention and 3-week follow-up for reporting.