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Optimizing a Mobile Mindfulness Intervention for ICU Survivors

Optimizing a Self-directed Mobile Mindfulness Intervention for Improving Cardiorespiratory Failure Survivors' Psychological Distress

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04038567
Acronym
LIFT2
Enrollment
247
Registered
2019-07-31
Start date
2019-08-15
Completion date
2023-07-19
Last updated
2024-08-15

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Conditions

Cardiorespiratory Failure

Keywords

cardiorespiratory failure, critical illness, psychological distress, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, intensive care units, adults, mechanical ventilation

Brief summary

This is a factorial experimental trial involving adult survivors of cardiorespiratory failure treated in intensive care units (ICUs) that is conceptualized as the Optimization Phase of a multiphase optimization strategy (MOST) framework. This will allow optimization of a mobile mindfulness intervention by comparing eight different iterations across domains including impact on symptoms, feasibility, acceptability, usability, scalability, and cost.

Detailed description

As survival has improved for the 2 million people with cardiorespiratory failure managed annually in US intensive care units (ICUs), it has become apparent that these patients suffer from severe and persistent post-discharge symptoms of psychological distress including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, few targeted interventions exist that are relevant to patients' experiences and that accommodate their many physical, social, and financial barriers to personalized care. To fill this gap, an innovative app-based mobile mindfulness training program twas developed hat promotes automated care delivery and self-management of symptom-related distress. Subsequently, a pilot randomized clinical trial (RCT) called the LIFT study (R34 AT00819) compared mobile mindfulness to both a standard telephone mindfulness program and an ICU education control among survivors of cardiorespiratory failure. Key findings were that mobile mindfulness was feasibly delivered, acceptable, usable, and had a greater clinical impact on psychological distress than either comparator. This trial also highlighted opportunities to improve the intervention's impact related to its targeted population, content delivery, and system technology. To address these gaps, this 5-year project is conceptualized as the Optimization Phase of a multiphase optimization strategy (MOST) framework. It will optimize mobile mindfulness with four specific aims as described in the following sections. At the conclusion of this factorial randomized clinical trial study involving 240 cardiorespiratory failure survivors, a mobile mindfulness system fully optimized for usability, efficiency, scalability, and clinical impact will be delivered that will be off-the-shelf ready for a next-step definitive RCT-and can serve as a model for distance-based mind and body interventions.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALMobile mindfulness-based training

The intervention core is a mobile app-based mindfulness training program designed to be used over a 1-month period. All 6 factorial groups will use the app, though the delivery of the app and response to psychological distress symptoms over time will differ by group.

Sponsors

University of Washington
CollaboratorOTHER
University of Colorado, Denver
CollaboratorOTHER
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
CollaboratorNIH
Duke University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

PIs and analysts blinded to allocation. Outcomes completed by participants using web-based interface and thus outcomes assessors as such are blinded.

Intervention model description

Factorial experimental trial as part of a multi-phase optimization strategy (MOST) design

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Adult (age ≥18) 2. Acute cardiorespiratory failure: * Acute respiratory failure, defined as ≥1 of the following: * mechanical ventilation via endotracheal tube for ≥12 hours * non-invasive ventilation (CPAP, BiPAP) for ≥4 hours in a 24-hour period provided for acute respiratory failure in an ICU (not for obstructive sleep apnea or other stable use) * high flow nasal cannula or face mask oxygen for ≥4 hours in a 24-hour period and / or * Acute cardiac / circulatory failure, defined as ≥1 of the following: * use of vasopressors for shock of any etiology for ≥1 hour * use of inotropes for shock of any etiology for ≥1 hour * use of pulmonary vascular vasoactive medications * use of aortic balloon pump for cardiogenic shock for ≥1 hour 3. Managed in an adult medical cardiac, trauma, surgical, or neurological ICU, stepdown unit, or monitored ward unit for ≥24 hours during the time inclusion criterion #2 is met. 4. Cognitive status intact * No history of pre-existing significant cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia) as per medical chart * Absence of current significant cognitive impairment (impairment defined as ≥3 errors on the Callahan cognitive status screen) * Decisional capacity present 5. Absence of severe and/or persistent mental illness * Treatment for severe and/or persistent mental illness (e.g., psychosis, bipolar affective disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizoid personality disorder, schizophrenia \[as per medical record\], hospitalization for any psychiatric disorder) within the 6 months preceding the current hospital admission * No endorsement of suicidality at time of admission or informed consent * No active substance abuse within the 3 months preceding the current admission serious enough to limit completion of study procedures in the opinion of the site investigator. 6. English fluency.

Exclusion criteria

(in hospital): 1. Hospitalized within the preceding 3 months with life-threatening illness or injury. Patients may be enrolled into the study if they had a hospitalization within the preceding 3 months that is determined to be non-serious. Non-serious admissions are defined as those admissions that are non-life threatening and/or potentially impacting patient's well-being long-term or likely to precipitate additional future admissions. Examples of non-life-threatening hospitalizations could be, but may not be limited to, admission for a bronchoscopy, admission for deep vein thrombosis, or admission to ED resulting in overnight stay for cardiac work-up. 2. Admitted from a location other than home (e.g., nursing home, long-term acute care facility, inpatient rehabilitation facility) 3. Anticipated or actual discharge to a location other than independent in a home setting (e.g., nursing home, long-term acute care facility, inpatient rehabilitation facility, home hospice) 4. Complex medical care expected soon after discharge (e.g., planned surgeries, transplantation evaluation, extensive travel needs for hemodialysis, disruptive chemotherapy/radiation regimen) 5. Unable to complete study procedures as determined by staff 6. Lack of reliable smartphone with cellular data plan or wifi access

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)1 month post-randomizationAbsolute values, not change scores. Depression symptoms. Scores range from 0 (better) to 27 (worse)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)Between baseline 3 months post-randomizationAbsolute values, not change scores. Depression symptoms. Scores range from 0 (better) to 27 (worse)
Post-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)Between baseline 3 months post-randomizationAbsolute values, not change scores. PTSD symptoms. Scores can range from 10 (best) to 70 (worst).
Intervention Adherence: Activity in App During Final Week of Intervention1 month post-randomizationQuantified by number with activity (or not) in app during final week (4) of intervention
Intervention Adherence: Number of Views of Content1 month post-randomizationQuantified by mean (SD) number of intervention content (audio, video, text) views
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)3 months post-randomizationA measure of acceptability. Scores can range from 8 (worst) to 32 (best)
Systems Usability Scale (SUS)3 months post-randomizationA measure of intervention usability. Each of 10 items is scored from 1 to 5. For each of the odd numbered questions, subtract 1 from the score. For each of the even numbered questions, subtract their value from 5. Take these new values and add up the total score. Then multiply this by 2.5.Scores can range from 0 (worst) to 100 (best)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)Between baseline 1 month post-randomizationAbsolute values, not change scores. Anxiety symptoms. Scores range from 0 (better) to 21 (worse)
Patient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)Between baseline and 1 month post-randomizationThese are absolute values, not change scores. An adapted version of the PHQ-15; a measure of physical symptoms. Scores can range from 10 (best) to 20 (worst).
EuroQOL ScaleBetween baseline and 1 month post-randomizationThis is an absolute, not change, value. the EuroQOL is a measure of quality of life. Scores can range from 0 (worst) to 100 (best)
Change in EuroQOL ScaleBetween baseline 3 months post-randomizationA measure of quality of life. Scores can range from 0 (worst) to 100 (best)
Distress Associated With Depression Symptom FrequencyBetween baseline and 1 month post-randomization; THIS WAS NOT RECORDEDA visual analog scale appended to the PHQ-9 which allows participants to report how distressing they perceive the depression symptoms to be that they reported in the PHQ-9. Scores range from 0 (best) to 100 (worst)
Distress Associated With Anxiety Symptom FrequencyAt 1 month post-randomizationA visual analog scale appended to the GAD-7 which allows participants to report how distressing they perceive the depression symptoms to be that they reported in the GAD-7. Scores range from 0 (best) to 100 (worst)
Distress Associated With PTSD Symptom FrequencyAt 1 month post-randomizationA visual analog scale appended to the PTSS which allows participants to report how distressing they perceive the depression symptoms to be that they reported in the PTSS. Scores range from 0 (best) to 100 (worst)
Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)Between baseline and 1 month post-randomizationThis is the absolute value, not change score. A measure of mindfulness qualities. Scores can range from 5 (worst) to 30 (best).

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Note that this is a factorial experimental trial in which 3 factors were examined, each at 2 levels (i.e., a 2\^3 design). In this trial the 3 factors and 2 levels are as follows: 1. Introduction to intervention (app introduction vs. therapist introduction) 2. Dose (standard vs. high) 3. Response to depression symptoms that increase during the intervention period (app response vs. therapist response)

Participants by arm

ArmCount
App Introduction to Intervention, High Dose, and Therapist Response
Introduction to intervention via the mobile app itself. High dose of meditation time (twice a day). Therapist call in response to elevated psychological distress symptoms during intervention period.
30
Therapist Introduction to Intervention, High Dose, and Therapist Response
Introduction to intervention via a call from the study therapist. High dose of meditation time (twice a day). Therapist call in response to elevated psychological distress symptoms during intervention period.
31
App Introduction to Intervention, Standard Dose, and Therapist Response
Introduction to intervention via the mobile app itself. Standard dose of meditation time (once a day). Therapist call in response to elevated psychological distress symptoms during intervention period.
31
Therapist Introduction to Intervention, Standard Dose, and Therapist Response
Introduction to intervention via a call from the study therapist. Standard dose of meditation time (once a day). Therapist call in response to elevated psychological distress symptoms during intervention period.
32
App Introduction to Intervention, High Dose, and App Response
Introduction to intervention via the mobile app itself. High dose of meditation time (twice a day). Mobile app response to elevated psychological distress symptoms during intervention period.
32
Therapist Introduction to Intervention, High Dose, and App Response
Introduction to intervention via a call from the study therapist. High dose of meditation time (twice a day). Mobile app response to elevated psychological distress symptoms during intervention period.
31
App Introduction to Intervention, Standard Dose, and App Response
Introduction to intervention via the mobile app itself. Standard dose of meditation time (once a day). Mobile app response to elevated psychological distress symptoms during intervention period.
30
Therapist Introduction to Intervention, Standard Dose, and App Response
Introduction to intervention via a call from the study therapist. Standard dose of meditation time (once a day). Mobile app response to elevated psychological distress symptoms during intervention period.
30
Total247

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003FG004FG005FG006FG007
Overall StudyDeath00011001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up64546441
Overall StudyMedical issues (i.e., illness)01211100
Overall Studymissed survey window12001122
Overall Studytechnical issues00000010
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject21114111

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotalTherapist Introduction to Intervention, High Dose, and Therapist ResponseApp Introduction to Intervention, Standard Dose, and Therapist ResponseTherapist Introduction to Intervention, Standard Dose, and Therapist ResponseApp Introduction to Intervention, High Dose, and App ResponseApp Introduction to Intervention, High Dose, and Therapist ResponseTherapist Introduction to Intervention, High Dose, and App ResponseApp Introduction to Intervention, Standard Dose, and App ResponseTherapist Introduction to Intervention, Standard Dose, and App Response
Age, Continuous50.22 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.38
51.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.6
48.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.7
48.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.8
47.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.4
55.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15
49.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.1
51.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.4
49.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.2
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
24 Participants2 Participants2 Participants3 Participants1 Participants3 Participants4 Participants5 Participants4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
217 Participants29 Participants29 Participants27 Participants30 Participants26 Participants26 Participants24 Participants26 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
6 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants1 Participants1 Participants1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
5 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
3 Participants2 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
35 Participants4 Participants4 Participants3 Participants8 Participants5 Participants6 Participants4 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
12 Participants0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants1 Participants3 Participants0 Participants3 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
10 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants4 Participants0 Participants1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
179 Participants24 Participants24 Participants25 Participants17 Participants21 Participants24 Participants21 Participants23 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
247 participants31 participants31 participants32 participants32 participants30 participants31 participants30 participants30 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
104 Participants11 Participants13 Participants15 Participants10 Participants12 Participants16 Participants16 Participants11 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
143 Participants20 Participants18 Participants17 Participants22 Participants18 Participants15 Participants14 Participants19 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
EG006
affected / at risk
EG007
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 300 / 310 / 311 / 321 / 320 / 310 / 301 / 30
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 301 / 311 / 311 / 321 / 321 / 311 / 302 / 30
serious
Total, serious adverse events
6 / 304 / 311 / 312 / 323 / 325 / 312 / 302 / 30

Outcome results

Primary

Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)

Absolute values, not change scores. Depression symptoms. Scores range from 0 (better) to 27 (worse)

Time frame: 1 month post-randomization

Population: Participants who had data collected at both time points.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionPatient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)6.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.7
Therapist Introduction to InterventionPatient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)6.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.8
Standard DosePatient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)7.0 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.2
High DosePatient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)5.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.2
App ResponsePatient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)6.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.3
Therapist ResponsePatient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)6.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.3
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app introduction. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-1.14, 1.2]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for his vs. standard dose. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-2.39, -0.04]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app response. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-1.12, 1.23]
Secondary

Change in EuroQOL Scale

A measure of quality of life. Scores can range from 0 (worst) to 100 (best)

Time frame: Between baseline 3 months post-randomization

Population: Participants who had data collected at both time points.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionChange in EuroQOL Scale62.07 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.23
Therapist Introduction to InterventionChange in EuroQOL Scale65.47 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.44
Standard DoseChange in EuroQOL Scale61.68 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.15
High DoseChange in EuroQOL Scale66.21 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.48
App ResponseChange in EuroQOL Scale65.02 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.87
Therapist ResponseChange in EuroQOL Scale62.74 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.03
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app introduction. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-3.01, 9.37]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for high vs. standard dose. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-4.92, 7.47]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app response. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-6.09, 6.3]
Secondary

Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)

A measure of acceptability. Scores can range from 8 (worst) to 32 (best)

Time frame: 3 months post-randomization

Population: Data not collected.

Secondary

Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)

A measure of acceptability. Scores can range from 8 (worst) to 32 (best)

Time frame: 1 month post-randomization

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionClient Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)25.27 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.46
Therapist Introduction to InterventionClient Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)25.31 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.82
Standard DoseClient Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)24.86 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.11
High DoseClient Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)25.71 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.1
App ResponseClient Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)25.81 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.58
Therapist ResponseClient Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)24.79 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.67
Secondary

Distress Associated With Anxiety Symptom Frequency

A visual analog scale appended to the GAD-7 which allows participants to report how distressing they perceive the depression symptoms to be that they reported in the GAD-7. Scores range from 0 (best) to 100 (worst)

Time frame: Between baseline 3 months post-randomization

Population: Data were not collected

Secondary

Distress Associated With Anxiety Symptom Frequency

A visual analog scale appended to the GAD-7 which allows participants to report how distressing they perceive the depression symptoms to be that they reported in the GAD-7. Scores range from 0 (best) to 100 (worst)

Time frame: At 1 month post-randomization

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionDistress Associated With Anxiety Symptom Frequency45.31 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.5
Therapist Introduction to InterventionDistress Associated With Anxiety Symptom Frequency49.54 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.04
Standard DoseDistress Associated With Anxiety Symptom Frequency50.11 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.07
High DoseDistress Associated With Anxiety Symptom Frequency44.67 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.38
App ResponseDistress Associated With Anxiety Symptom Frequency48.57 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.47
Therapist ResponseDistress Associated With Anxiety Symptom Frequency46.24 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.15
Secondary

Distress Associated With Depression Symptom Frequency

A visual analog scale appended to the PHQ-9 which allows participants to report how distressing they perceive the depression symptoms to be that they reported in the PHQ-9. Scores range from 0 (best) to 100 (worst)

Time frame: At 1 month post-randomization

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionDistress Associated With Depression Symptom Frequency41.22 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.53
Therapist Introduction to InterventionDistress Associated With Depression Symptom Frequency37.40 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.65
Standard DoseDistress Associated With Depression Symptom Frequency44.26 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.96
High DoseDistress Associated With Depression Symptom Frequency34.02 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.14
App ResponseDistress Associated With Depression Symptom Frequency41.34 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.36
Therapist ResponseDistress Associated With Depression Symptom Frequency37.25 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.78
Secondary

Distress Associated With Depression Symptom Frequency

A visual analog scale appended to the PHQ-9 which allows participants to report how distressing they perceive the depression symptoms to be that they reported in the PHQ-9. Scores range from 0 (best) to 100 (worst)

Time frame: Between baseline and 1 month post-randomization; THIS WAS NOT RECORDED

Population: Data were not collected

Secondary

Distress Associated With PTSD Symptom Frequency

Absolute values, not change scores. A visual analog scale appended to the PTSS which allows participants to report how distressing they perceive the depression symptoms to be that they reported in the PTSS. Scores range from 0 (best) to 100 (worst)

Time frame: At 3 months post-randomization

Population: Data were not collected

Secondary

Distress Associated With PTSD Symptom Frequency

A visual analog scale appended to the PTSS which allows participants to report how distressing they perceive the depression symptoms to be that they reported in the PTSS. Scores range from 0 (best) to 100 (worst)

Time frame: At 1 month post-randomization

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionDistress Associated With PTSD Symptom Frequency44.60 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.52
Therapist Introduction to InterventionDistress Associated With PTSD Symptom Frequency47.04 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 29.04
Standard DoseDistress Associated With PTSD Symptom Frequency49.56 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.59
High DoseDistress Associated With PTSD Symptom Frequency42.02 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.54
App ResponseDistress Associated With PTSD Symptom Frequency47.69 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.63
Therapist ResponseDistress Associated With PTSD Symptom Frequency43.94 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.84
Secondary

EuroQOL Scale

This is an absolute, not change, value. the EuroQOL is a measure of quality of life. Scores can range from 0 (worst) to 100 (best)

Time frame: Between baseline and 1 month post-randomization

Population: Participants who had data collected at both time points.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionEuroQOL Scale61.56 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.07
Therapist Introduction to InterventionEuroQOL Scale63.60 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.25
Standard DoseEuroQOL Scale58.87 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.98
High DoseEuroQOL Scale66.56 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.64
App ResponseEuroQOL Scale63.91 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.43
Therapist ResponseEuroQOL Scale61.43 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.75
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app introduction. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-3.25, 7.91]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for high vs. standard dose. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-0.76, 10.4]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app response. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-5.6, 5.56]
Secondary

Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)

Absolute values, not change scores. Anxiety symptoms. Scores range from 0 (better) to 21 (worse)

Time frame: Between baseline 3 months post-randomization

Population: Participants who had data collected at both time points.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)5.62 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.07
Therapist Introduction to InterventionGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)5.69 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.28
Standard DoseGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)6.83 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.74
High DoseGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)4.38 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.12
App ResponseGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)6.25 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.45
Therapist ResponseGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)5.11 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.86
95% CI: [-1.23, 0.91]
95% CI: [-2.29, -0.15]
95% CI: [-1.77, 0.37]
Secondary

Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)

Absolute values, not change scores. Anxiety symptoms. Scores range from 0 (better) to 21 (worse)

Time frame: Between baseline 1 month post-randomization

Population: Participants who had data collected at both time points.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)5.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.4
Therapist Introduction to InterventionGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)4.9 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.5
Standard DoseGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)6.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.3
High DoseGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)4.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.3
App ResponseGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)5.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.7
Therapist ResponseGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)5.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.1
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app introduction. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-2.12, -0.16]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for high vs. standard dose. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-1.8, 1.49]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app response. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-0.48, 1.49]
Secondary

Intervention Adherence: Activity in App During Final Week of Intervention

Quantified by number with activity (or not) in app during final week (4) of intervention

Time frame: 1 month post-randomization

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
App Introduction to InterventionIntervention Adherence: Activity in App During Final Week of Intervention105 Participants
Therapist Introduction to InterventionIntervention Adherence: Activity in App During Final Week of Intervention108 Participants
Standard DoseIntervention Adherence: Activity in App During Final Week of Intervention112 Participants
High DoseIntervention Adherence: Activity in App During Final Week of Intervention104 Participants
App ResponseIntervention Adherence: Activity in App During Final Week of Intervention105 Participants
Therapist ResponseIntervention Adherence: Activity in App During Final Week of Intervention111 Participants
Secondary

Intervention Adherence: Number of Views of Content

Quantified by mean (SD) number of intervention content (audio, video, text) views

Time frame: 1 month post-randomization

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionIntervention Adherence: Number of Views of Content34.24 mobile app content viewsStandard Deviation 31.37
Therapist Introduction to InterventionIntervention Adherence: Number of Views of Content40.03 mobile app content viewsStandard Deviation 35.82
Standard DoseIntervention Adherence: Number of Views of Content34.88 mobile app content viewsStandard Deviation 35.81
High DoseIntervention Adherence: Number of Views of Content39.38 mobile app content viewsStandard Deviation 31.38
App ResponseIntervention Adherence: Number of Views of Content40.53 mobile app content viewsStandard Deviation 38.31
Therapist ResponseIntervention Adherence: Number of Views of Content33.70 mobile app content viewsStandard Deviation 28.14
Secondary

Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)

These are absolute values, not change scores. A measure of mindfulness qualities. Scores can range from 5 (worst) to 30 (best).

Time frame: Between baseline 3 months post-randomization

Population: Participants who had data collected at both time points.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionMindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)22.43 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.51
Therapist Introduction to InterventionMindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)23.03 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.17
Standard DoseMindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)22.43 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.79
High DoseMindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)23.08 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.94
App ResponseMindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)22.57 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.23
Therapist ResponseMindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)22.90 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.51
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app introduction. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-0.45, 2.27]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for high vs. standard dose. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-1.33, 1.38]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app response. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-1.72, 0.99]
Secondary

Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)

This is the absolute value, not change score. A measure of mindfulness qualities. Scores can range from 5 (worst) to 30 (best).

Time frame: Between baseline and 1 month post-randomization

Population: Participants who had data collected at both time points.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionMindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)23.41 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.22
Therapist Introduction to InterventionMindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)23.49 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.61
Standard DoseMindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)22.86 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.06
High DoseMindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)24.04 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.71
App ResponseMindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)23.31 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.67
Therapist ResponseMindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)23.59 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.18
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app introduction. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-0.62, 1.78]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for high vs. standard dose. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-0.47, 1.92]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app response. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-1, 1.39]
Secondary

Patient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)

This is an absolute value, not a change score. An adapted version of the PHQ-15; a measure of physical symptoms. Scores can range from 10 (best) to 20 (worst).

Time frame: Between baseline 3 months post-randomization

Population: Participants who had data collected at both time points.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionPatient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)6.21 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.44
Therapist Introduction to InterventionPatient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)5.63 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.72
Standard DosePatient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)6.15 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.86
High DosePatient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)5.64 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.28
App ResponsePatient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)5.85 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.58
Therapist ResponsePatient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)5.96 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.62
95% CI: [-1.41, 0.41]
95% CI: [-1.27, 0.55]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app response. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-0.4, 1.42]
Secondary

Patient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)

These are absolute values, not change scores. An adapted version of the PHQ-15; a measure of physical symptoms. Scores can range from 10 (best) to 20 (worst).

Time frame: Between baseline and 1 month post-randomization

Population: Participants who had data collected at both time points.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionPatient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)6.50 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.16
Therapist Introduction to InterventionPatient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)6.19 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.45
Standard DosePatient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)6.66 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.44
High DosePatient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)6.02 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.16
App ResponsePatient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)6.31 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.32
Therapist ResponsePatient Health Questionnaire 10-item Scale (PHQ-10)6.37 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.32
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app introduction. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-1.3, 0.3]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for high vs. standard dose. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-1.33, 0.27]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app response. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-0.55, 1.05]
Secondary

Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)

Absolute values, not change scores. Depression symptoms. Scores range from 0 (better) to 27 (worse)

Time frame: Between baseline 3 months post-randomization

Population: Participants who had data collected at both time points.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionPatient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)7.28 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.76
Therapist Introduction to InterventionPatient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)7.04 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.5
Standard DosePatient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)8.12 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.23
High DosePatient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)6.10 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.65
App ResponsePatient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)6.73 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.69
Therapist ResponsePatient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Scale (PHQ-9)7.55 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.53
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app introduction. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-1.66, 1.01]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for high vs. standard dose. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-2.81, -0.14]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app response to symptoms. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-0.52, 2.15]
Secondary

Post-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)

Absolute values, not change scores. PTSD symptoms. Scores can range from 10 (best) to 70 (worst).

Time frame: Between baseline 3 months post-randomization

Population: Participants who had data collected at both time points.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionPost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)29.94 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.88
Therapist Introduction to InterventionPost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)27.83 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.1
Standard DosePost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)31.75 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.05
High DosePost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)25.67 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.05
App ResponsePost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)29.75 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.95
Therapist ResponsePost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)27.99 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.89
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app introduction. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-4.41, 1.25]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for hig vs. standard dose. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-3.26, 2.42]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app response. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-1.35, 4.33]
Secondary

Post-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)

Absolute values, not change scores. Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. Scores can range from 10 (best) to 70 (worst).

Time frame: Between baseline and 1 month post-randomization

Population: Participants who had data collected at both time points.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
App Introduction to InterventionPost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)28.91 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.14
Therapist Introduction to InterventionPost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)26.38 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.08
Standard DosePost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)31.53 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.04
High DosePost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)23.65 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.04
App ResponsePost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)29.53 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.81
Therapist ResponsePost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Inventory (PTSS)25.77 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.36
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app introduction. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-5.26, -0.13]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for high vs. standard dose. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-4.46, 0.67]
Comparison: Values are change in model-estimated means for therapist vs. app response. Intervention components are coded as follows: introduction method (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]), dose (high \[1\] vs low \[-1\]), and symptom management (therapist \[1\] vs app \[-1\]).95% CI: [-3.31, 1.83]
Secondary

Systems Usability Scale (SUS)

A measure of intervention usability. Each of 10 items is scored from 1 to 5. For each of the odd numbered questions, subtract 1 from the score. For each of the even numbered questions, subtract their value from 5. Take these new values and add up the total score. Then multiply this by 2.5.Scores can range from 0 (worst) to 100 (best)

Time frame: 3 months post-randomization

Population: Data not collected.

Secondary

Systems Usability Scale (SUS)

A measure of intervention usability. Each of 10 items is scored from 1 to 5. For each of the odd numbered questions, subtract 1 from the score. For each of the even numbered questions, subtract their value from 5. Take these new values and add up the total score. Then multiply this by 2.5.Scores can range from 0 (worst) to 100 (best)

Time frame: 1 month post-randomization

Population: Data not collected.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026