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Behavioral Intervention
Alexa Program for Depression
N/A
Recruiting
Led By David C Mohr, PhD
Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial involves older adults using Amazon Alexa to test a new voice-assisted program for managing mental health. They will receive support for goal setting, reminders, and other services. Participants will complete surveys and
Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking adults aged 65 or older with depression (PHQ-9 score ≥10), who are cognitively sound (MOCA score ≥24), homebound, and have Wi-Fi. It also includes their caregivers who are over 18 and provide at least two hours of weekly support. Participants must be able to consent.
What is being tested?
The study tests a voice-assisted program using Amazon Alexa aimed at managing mental health in older adults. Over 16 weeks, participants will use the program with or without a guidebook and complete surveys about their experience.
What are the potential side effects?
There may not be traditional medical side effects; however, users might experience frustration or anxiety if they struggle with technology. The emotional impact of engaging with the device could vary.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 12 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Anxiety symptoms
Depressive symptoms
Secondary study objectives
Adherence
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants randomized to Arm 1 will be sent an Amazon Alexa device, with a newly designed VIPA treatment program installed, and will receive a guidebook to help the older adult understand the device and utilize the VIPA treatment program to its fullest potential.
Group II: Control Treatment (CT)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants randomized to Arm 2 will be sent an Amazon Alexa device with guidebook to help the older adult understand how to use the device.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,652 Previous Clinical Trials
961,435 Total Patients Enrolled
David C Mohr, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorNorthwestern University
6 Previous Clinical Trials
699 Total Patients Enrolled