Mobile Phone App for Depression and Anxiety in Young Men Who Are Attracted to Men (TODAY!)

August 14, 2017 updated by: Michelle Burns, Northwestern University

Mobile Phone and Internet-Based Intervention for Vulnerable Youth

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a mobile phone application ("app") for symptoms of depression and anxiety is practical and acceptable to young men who are attracted to men, and whether it reduces their anxiety and depressive symptoms. The investigators will also evaluate whether reductions in symptoms are maintained over a 10 week follow-up period after young men complete the mobile phone intervention.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to conduct a small randomized controlled trial (RCT) for a 10-week, culturally tailored mobile phone intervention that uses principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to reduce anxiety and depression among young men who are sexually attracted to other males.

The primary purpose of the RCT is to collect feedback about the intervention from the participants. This feedback, along with usage data on which features are used more or less often by the participants, and how the features are used, will be evaluated to make improvements to the intervention. The investigators will also assess clinical outcomes (such as anxiety and depressive symptoms). Outcomes will be monitored pre-, mid-, and post-treatment, as well as twice over a 10 week follow-up period.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Illinois
      • Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
        • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

17 years to 20 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male birth sex and male gender identity
  • Reports sexual attraction toward males
  • Is between 17-20 years of age
  • Is able to speak and read English
  • Resides in the Chicago metropolitan area (i.e., Chicago or suburbs of Cook County)
  • Currently owns a mobile phone that is compatible with the intervention application, and believes he will be able to keep using this mobile phone for the next 10 weeks
  • A score of 10 or more on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 or 5 or more on the GAD-7

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has visual, hearing, voice, or motor impairment that would prevent completion of study procedures or use of the Internet or mobile phone
  • Per self-reported history or the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview, has ever been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder, or is currently diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder or substance dependence, or has been diagnosed in the past five years with posttraumatic stress disorder, dissociative disorder, or eating disorder; or evidences another condition that indicates this intervention may be insufficient
  • Has ever been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons or attempted suicide, or has a score of 4 or more on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, or reports non-suicidal self-injury of a nature that suggests this intervention may be insufficient
  • Is participating in "Crew 450," "Keep It Up," "My Peeps," or "Q2"
  • Reports currently being in Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) custody
  • Reports currently being in psychotherapy
  • Initiation, discontinuation, or adjustment of antidepressant medication in the past 4 weeks
  • Less than an 8th grade reading level
  • Does not log into the app within 3 days of being sent the link.
  • Does not have an email address

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: App teaching cognitive behavioral skills
App teaching cognitive behavioral skills. This mobile phone application ("app") teaches cognitive behavioral techniques to help participants manage their mood, for example by providing information, interactive tools and tips, and a mood tracker. A coach will support participants as they use the app via phone calls and email contacts.
Behavioral: Mobile Phone Application
Mobile phone app teaching cognitive behavioral skills
Other Names:
  • TODAY!
No Intervention: Wait-list with referrals
10-week wait-list control condition in which participants will be provided with and encouraged to use mental health referrals to resources in the community. After the 10-week waiting period, control group participants will have the option to receive the mobile phone application and coaching.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Time Frame: post-intervention (10 weeks)
Self-report measure of depressive symptoms
post-intervention (10 weeks)
GAD-7
Time Frame: post-intervention (10 weeks)
Self-report measure of anxiety symptoms
post-intervention (10 weeks)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Northwestern University

Collaborators

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Michelle N Burns, Ph.D., Northwestern University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Anticipated)

August 14, 2017

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

August 14, 2017

Study Completion (Anticipated)

August 14, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 20, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 24, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

February 26, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 17, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 14, 2017

Last Verified

August 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • STU00061284
  • K08MH094441 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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