53 Participants Needed

Mental Health App for Stress Management in Healthcare Workers

(Messy-Memories Trial)

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Overseen BySheila A.M. Rauch, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Emory University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests the 'Messy Memories' mobile app designed to help frontline healthcare workers manage stress and improve mental health. The app provides easy access to proven strategies for dealing with stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues. The study focuses on healthcare workers at Emory, including adults aged 18-89 and potentially pregnant women.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Is the Mental Health App for Stress Management in Healthcare Workers safe to use?

The Mental Health App, previously evaluated as the Messy Memories App, has been tested in a small study with healthcare workers and showed above-average feasibility and acceptability, indicating it is generally safe for use.12345

How does the Messy Memories App treatment differ from other treatments for stress management in healthcare workers?

The Messy Memories App is unique because it is a mental health app specifically designed for healthcare workers, offering a self-management approach that is accessible and feasible for those with busy schedules. Unlike traditional therapies, it provides a digital platform that can be used anytime, making it particularly suitable for healthcare workers who may have irregular hours and limited time for in-person therapy sessions.13678

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Messy Memories App for stress management in healthcare workers?

Research on similar mental health app interventions shows they can improve anxiety and stress levels in healthcare workers. A pilot study found that a mental health app significantly reduced anxiety and acute stress disorder severity, suggesting potential benefits for the Messy Memories App.138910

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Sheila A.M. Rauch, PhD

Principal Investigator

Emory University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for male and female frontline healthcare workers aged 18-89, employed at Emory Healthcare/University. They must understand their role in the study and associated risks. Excluded are those not fluent in English, unable to consent, minors, prisoners, cognitively impaired individuals or those with decision-making impairments, people without stressful experiences, or high risk for suicide/self-harm.

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must be employed at Emory Healthcare/University
Anyone who is employed at Emory Healthcare/University is eligible to participate.
Participants must comprehend his or her role in the study and the risks involved in
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Exclusion Criteria

I have difficulty making decisions due to cognitive impairment.
You have not experienced any stressful or traumatic events in your life.
I am under 18 years old.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Phase I Usability Testing

Participants test the usability of the Messy Memories app, spending approximately 2 hours on study tasks over 2 weeks.

2 weeks
Electronic contact only

Phase II Effectiveness Testing

Participants use the Messy Memories app and complete self-report measures to test its effectiveness over 16 weeks.

16 weeks
Electronic contact only

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in mental health measures such as stress, burnout, and resilience.

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Messy Memories App
Trial Overview The Messy Memories mobile app is being tested as a mental health intervention for stress-related issues among healthcare workers. The app incorporates practices proven effective in managing stress and aims to provide accessible mental health support through technology.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Messy Memories App GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Treatment as usual (TAU) GroupActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Emory University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,735
Recruited
2,605,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

The fitcor intervention is a novel internet and app-based program designed to help healthcare workers manage stress, addressing a critical gap in traditional stress reduction methods that often fail to reach this population due to their demanding schedules.
This randomized controlled trial will involve over 800 healthcare workers across various settings in Germany, assessing the effectiveness of the intervention through multiple measurement points, including psychological and physiological indicators of stress.
mHealth interventions to reduce stress in healthcare workers (fitcor): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.Baumann, H., Heuel, L., Bischoff, LL., et al.[2023]
The WISER intervention significantly reduced burnout among healthcare workers, with a decrease of 5.27 points compared to a control group, indicating its efficacy in improving well-being.
Improvements in burnout, depression, and work-life integration were observed at both 1-month and 6-month follow-ups, suggesting that the benefits of the WISER program are durable over time.
Randomized controlled trial of the "WISER" intervention to reduce healthcare worker burnout.Profit, J., Adair, KC., Cui, X., et al.[2023]
The pilot study involving 40 healthcare professionals demonstrated that using the MUSE-S™ wearable brain sensing device for guided mindfulness significantly reduced stress and improved resilience, quality of life, and cognition over 90 days.
Participants reported high adherence to the device, using it an average of 23.8 times in 30 days, with no adverse effects noted, indicating that the device is safe and well-accepted among users.
Mindfulness Using a Wearable Brain Sensing Device for Health Care Professionals During a Pandemic: A Pilot Program.Ghosh, K., Nanda, S., Hurt, RT., et al.[2023]

Citations

Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a mental health self-management app in clinicians working during the COVID-19 pandemic: A pilot randomised controlled trial. [2023]
mHealth interventions to reduce stress in healthcare workers (fitcor): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. [2023]
Reductions in anxiety, depression and insomnia in health care workers using a non-pharmaceutical intervention. [2022]
Randomized controlled trial of the "WISER" intervention to reduce healthcare worker burnout. [2023]
Effectiveness and implementation of an online intervention (MINDxYOU) for reducing stress and promote mental health among healthcare workers in Spain: a study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial. [2022]
Electronic Health Record-Related Stress Among Nurses: Determinants and Solutions. [2021]
Preventing occupational stress in healthcare workers. [2022]
Tailoring EHRs for Specific Working Environments Improves Work Well-Being of Physicians. [2020]
Mindfulness Using a Wearable Brain Sensing Device for Health Care Professionals During a Pandemic: A Pilot Program. [2023]
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Preliminary effectiveness of an evidence-based mobile application to promote resilience among working adults in Singapore and Hong Kong: Intensive longitudinal study. [2023]
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