Pilot Study of Sensor-Informed Smartphone-based Mental Health Interventions for Mood in Early Psychosis
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-50
SponsorMclean Hospital
About this trial
The aim of this trial is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of using passive smartphone sensors to detect moments of heightened negative mood and inform the timing of brief mental health interventions, such as mindfulness exercises and psychoeducation, in adults with early psychosis.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age 18-50 years
History of DSM-5 psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis not otherwise specified)
Current elevated mood symptoms, defined as mild or greater depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-8 score ≥5) or anxiety symptoms (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 score ≥5)
Own a personal iPhone or Android smartphone
Disqualifiers
Active suicidal ideation with both intent and a specific plan.
Current substance use disorder requiring acute treatment
Diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorder that would impair ability to use smartphone app or complete study procedures
Traumatic brain injury with significant cognitive impairment
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Smartphone-based Mindfulness Exercise
- Smartphone-based Psychoeducation
- Neutral Control Message
Treatment groups
10 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov