Evaluating the usability, acceptability and impact of a gamification/mindfulness etool for young people

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Mental Health - Other mental health disorders; The experience of stress & distress in young people.

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615001001583
• Lead Sponsor: Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-09-25
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 270

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 16 - 25 years
2. Experience mild to moderate levels of distress
3. Have regular access to a computer or smartphone
4. Have not extensively engaged in Mindfulness activities in the recent past

Exclusion Criteria

1. Do not experience mild level of distress
2. Do not have regular access to a computer or smartphone
3. Have engaged in regular or recent mindfulness practice

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Psychological distress. This will be assessed by the Kessler<br>Psychological Distress Scale (K10)[Baseline, 6, 12, 24 weeks follow-up];Emotional and psychological wellbeing. This will be assessed by the Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF).[Baseline, 6, 12, 24 weeks follow-up];Mindfulness. A combination of questions from the Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Scale (KIMS) and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) will be used, as well a the Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale - Revised (CAMS-R)[Baseline, 6, 12, 24 weeks follow-up]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The navigation, aesthetics, information quality, engagement, purpose, aim and satisfaction with the Mindfulness etool. Assessed using an 18-item Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) adapted for a website. This is a composite secondary outcome.[6 week follow-up]