Study Summary
This trialtests if a mobile app can help teens at high risk of severe mood disorders (e.g., bipolar) adhere to treatment and improve symptoms.
- Mood Disorders
- Adolescence
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
4 Primary · 7 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 3-month study period
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Side Effects for
Trial Design
3 Treatment Groups
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)_no app
1 of 3
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
1 of 3
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mobile app
1 of 3
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
60 Total Participants · 3 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 13 - 17 · All Participants · 6 Total Inclusion Criteria
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Is the age restriction for this trial above 45?
"In accordance with the rules of this trial, each patient must be between 13 and 17 years old." - Anonymous Online Contributor
With what purpose is this clinical experiment being conducted?
"The primary outcome for this research, monitored over a 3-month period, will be the Change in weekly participant adherence. The secondary measures are: Children's Depression Rating Scale Revised measuring depressive symptom severity across 14 seven-point items and three five-point items (0 to 113); KINDL assessing quality of life using 30 five-point markers (lowest score 0; highest 120), and Symptom Checklist 90 capturing participant reported psychiatric symptoms with 90 Likert item points ranging from zero to 360." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are there any criteria needed to be eligible for this trial?
"This clinical trial is offering participation to 60 adolescents, aged 13-17 years old and diagnosed with a depressive or bipolar disorder according to the DSM-5. It is necessary that participants own a smartphone for use in conjunction with the study app, though medication consumption is not mandatory. Furthermore, attendance at prearranged group sessions must be possible." - Anonymous Online Contributor
How many participants are currently participating in this research project?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the research project first posted on August 30th 2021 is currently in need of participants. 60 patients are required for this study at one specific medical facility and it was most recently updated on October 31st 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is the enrollment period for this experiment still open?
"As per the data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this research is actively seeking volunteers for participation. The trial was initially published on August 30th 2021 and had its last edit made at the end of October 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor