24 Participants Needed

Qoyangnuptu Intervention App for Mental Health Wellness

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MA
Overseen ByMarissa Adams, MPH
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Northern Arizona University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on using a mobile app for mental health support, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.

What data supports the effectiveness of the Qoyangnuptu Intervention App for mental health wellness?

Research shows that mobile apps for mental health can help improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression by allowing users to manage their mental health through self-monitoring and behavior regulation. While evidence for the effectiveness of mental health apps is still growing, some apps have shown promise in supporting mental health care.12345

Is the Qoyangnuptu Intervention App safe for use in humans?

The available research on similar mental health apps suggests they are generally safe, with no significant side effects reported. Users have found these apps easy to use and acceptable, though further testing is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.36789

How is the Qoyangnuptu Intervention App treatment different from other mental health treatments?

The Qoyangnuptu Intervention App is unique because it likely incorporates just-in-time adaptive intervention (JITAI) mechanisms, which provide personalized support at the right moment based on the user's current state, making it more effective and less burdensome compared to traditional mental health apps.210111213

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the impacts of using a mobile health app, the Qoyangnuptu Intervention App (QI App) a Southwestern Tribal Community. The main questions it aims to answer are:In American Indian/Alaska Native communities with unique cultural characteristics, how should a youth-focused sociotechnical behavioral health intervention be designed to encourage sustained engagement and positively impact indicators of behavioral health?; How can interactive technical interventions be designed to best support sustained community engagement in a challenged network environment?Participants will:* Receive daily guidance and encouragement to use the app from an anonymous, trained peer mentor* Be able to ask their peer mentors questions in a monitored one-on-one chat in the QI app or in a monitored group chat in the QI app* Log their mood and stress level on the app once per day* Practice mindfulness skills as directed in the QI app, including guided breathing, meditation, drawing, coloring, and walking* Practice Hopi cultural activities like running using the QI app to help track progress towards team mileage goals

Research Team

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Morgan Vigil-Hayes, PhD

Principal Investigator

Northern Arizona University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals aged 14-25 who belong to a Southwestern Tribal community, can access the internet daily with a smartphone, and have a device that can run the Qoyangnuptu Intervention (QI) App.

Inclusion Criteria

I own a smartphone that can run the QI App.
I can access the Internet with a smartphone daily.
I am a member of a Southwestern Tribal community.
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Consent Process

Participants review study details, answer questions, and obtain informed consent via Zoom or in-person meeting

1 week

Treatment

Participants use the QI App daily for 5-10 minutes over 6 weeks, logging mood and stress, practicing mindfulness, and engaging in cultural activities

6 weeks

Follow-up

Participants complete a user questionnaire and participate in focus groups 12 weeks after starting the app

12 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Qoyangnuptu Intervention (QI) App
Trial Overview The study tests the QI App's effectiveness in promoting mental health wellness among American Indian/Alaska Native youth. It includes daily app use, peer mentor guidance, mood tracking, mindfulness practices, and cultural activities like running.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: QI App UsersExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be asked to use the QI App once per day for 5-10 minutes per day for 6 weeks.
Group II: Parents/Guardians of QI App UsersExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Parents/guardians of QI App users will be aware that their child is using the QI App once per day for 5-10 minutes per day for 6 weeks.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Northern Arizona University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
36
Recruited
6,300+

Findings from Research

Mobile applications have been shown to effectively reduce symptoms in patients with mental disorders, including depression, mania, and psychosis, based on a systematic review of 14 randomized controlled trials involving 1307 patients.
Interventions that include features like feedback, notifications, and data tracking lead to better outcomes, suggesting that well-designed mobile apps can serve as valuable supplements to traditional clinical treatments.
Effectiveness of mobile applications for patients with severe mental illness: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Kim, SK., Lee, M., Jeong, H., et al.[2022]
Psychological health mobile applications are being used for various purposes, including self-management, skills training, and symptom tracking, highlighting their versatility in supporting mental health.
Current evidence suggests that these apps can be effective tools in psychological health practice, but there is a need for careful evaluation of their quality and clinical utility.
Smartphone apps for psychological health: A brief state of the science review.Bush, NE., Armstrong, CM., Hoyt, TV.[2019]
A 30-day field trial of a personal mental healthcare application demonstrated significant improvements in mood scores among participants, indicating its potential effectiveness in managing mental health.
The study highlights the applicationโ€™s ability to help users self-monitor and regulate their behavior, suggesting a promising approach for preventive mental healthcare.
Designing behavioral self-regulation application for preventive personal mental healthcare.Hirano, M., Ogura, K., Kitahara, M., et al.[2020]

References

Effectiveness of mobile applications for patients with severe mental illness: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. [2022]
Smartphone apps for psychological health: A brief state of the science review. [2019]
Designing behavioral self-regulation application for preventive personal mental healthcare. [2020]
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A mobile-based aftercare intervention to increase self-esteem in inpatients diagnosed with depression: A randomized controlled trial. [2023]
Significant reduction in depressive symptoms among patients with moderately-severe to severe depressive symptoms after participation in a therapist-supported, evidence-based mobile health program delivered via a smartphone app. [2021]
Standalone smartphone apps for mental health-a systematic review and meta-analysis. [2020]
Just-in-Time Adaptive Mechanisms of Popular Mobile Apps for Individuals With Depression: Systematic App Search and Literature Review. [2023]
Pilot study of a well-being app to support New Zealand young people during the COVID-19 pandemic. [2022]
Development and Effects of Cognitive Behavior-Based Healing Programs Using Mobile Apps. [2021]
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