Depression, anxiety Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
All participants download the m-path app. They then complete identical ecological momentary assessments (EMA) four times daily for 28 days, scheduled around individual sleep-wake times. Each assessmen
Sponsors
University College London
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 120 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 years or above 2. Currently experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression (scoring in clinical range, a ‘caseness’ threshold score of >9 on the PHQ-9, or >7 on the GAD-7) 3. Able to access and use a personal smartphone 4. Had daily contact with a partner, family member(s) or friend 5. Were able to read and write in English 6. Were registered with a GP in the UK.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Currently receiving psychological therapy 2. Taking medication for their mental health 3. Expressing any suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm at the point of screening (i.e. scored >0 on question nine of the PHQ-9)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Recruitment rate evaluated by tracking the number of individuals screened, the number meeting eligibility criteria, and the percentage of eligible participants who subsequently consented and were randomised to a study arm. 2. Retention rates defined as the percentage of randomised participants who completed the final study assessment at 4-week. 3. Adherence rates operationalised as the percentage of participants who engaged with at least 60% of the EMAs over the 4-week intervention period. 4. Engagement with the intervention content measured by the average number of mindfulness or mentalizing exercises completed per participant throughout the intervention period, as recorded by the application. 5. Acceptability post intervention measures using a post-intervention questionnaire. This assessment aims to understand participants' perceptions of the intervention's usability, utility, and overall experience. In addition to quantitative ratings, participants provide open-ended questions to offer qualitative feedback on their overall experience, including perceived benefits, challenges, suggestions for improvement, and any other relevant comments regarding the intervention and the delivery method. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| At baseline and post intervention (4 weeks): 1. Depression (PHQ-9) 2. Anxiety (GAD-7) | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactCiarán O'Driscoll
Outcome results
None listed