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The COMParing App Support Strategies Study

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Participants consented will complete a baseline survey consisting of a series of questionnaires and daily check-in assessment sent to their phone."
  • "Participants will schedule a meeting with our study staff member after completing the baseline survey and first daily check-in survey."
  • "They will be assessed through questionnaires at baseline, weekly during the 4-week intervention period, and at 6-month follow-up."
  • "They will also complete daily check-in survey twice a day throughout the intervention."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests how best to add small amounts of human and digital support to the Healthy Minds Program meditation app. The app uses podcast-style lessons and guided meditation to build well-being. The study is for people with elevated symptoms of depression, anxiety, or both.

The overall purpose of this study is to help determine how best to incorporate small amounts of human and digital support into a meditation app. The meditation app used is the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) which provides training in four pillars of well-being (Awareness, Connection, Insight, Purpose) through a combination of podcast-style didactic material and guided meditation practices.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Have a score of 10 or higher on the PHQ-9 depression survey, the GAD-7 anxiety survey, or both.
  • Be able to use English well.
  • Have access to a smartphone and the internet.
  • Be able to receive text messages.

Who can't join

  • Are not a U.S. citizen or a legal resident with a green card.
  • Have a history of psychosis (losing touch with reality) or mania (extremely high mood or energy).
  • Report thoughts of suicide or self-harm on the PHQ-9 and BDI survey questions.
  • Do not provide the information needed to create a unique study ID, called a GUID.
  • Have taken part in this study before.
  • Do not keep your camera on and stay visible during online introduction and coaching sessions, if these apply.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Elevated symptoms of depression and/or anxiety (PHQ-9 greater than or equal to 10, GAD-7 greater than or equal to 10) * Proficiency in English * Access to a smartphone and internet * Ability to receive text messages Exclusion Criteria: * Non-US citizen or legal resident (green card holder) * History of psychosis or mania * Suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm indicated by PHQ9 item 9 and BDI item 9 * Individuals who do not provide the information required for GUID generation * Previous participation * Individuals who do not have their camera turned on and remain visible on camera during the virtual introductory and coaching sessions (if applicable).

Study sites (1)

WI