Voice Journaling Application for Cystic Fibrosis

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJordana Hoppe, MD

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The overall goal of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Kintsugi voice journaling app in adolescents with CF to inform the design of future observational and interventional trials. Additionally, the investigators aim to evaluate the potential impact of the voice journaling app on key clinical outcomes in CF.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adolescents aged 14-18 with cystic fibrosis, who have had signs of anxiety or depression in the past year. They must be stable health-wise, not on acute illness antibiotics recently but can be on routine treatments. Participants need access to an iOS device and speak English. Those with suicidal thoughts, cognitive delays preventing app use, non-English proficiency, participation in another mental health study or active mental health treatment are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

I haven't needed antibiotics for an acute illness in the last 14 days and may be on a stable inhaled or chronic oral antibiotic regimen.

English speaking

+5 more

Exclusion Criteria

I cannot speak or write English well.

Enrollment in another behavioral health study

I am currently seeing a mental health professional.

+2 more

Participant Groups

The Kintsugi voice journaling application is being tested to see if it's practical and liked by teenagers with cystic fibrosis and to check its effect on their clinical outcomes. This pilot study will help design future research based on these initial findings.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: KintsugiExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Enrolled participants who will be using the Kintsugi voice journaling phone application.