The effectiveness of a self-care smartphone app intervention in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Depression and anxiety; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Depressive episode, unspecified, Anxiety disorder, unspecified

• Registration Number: ISRCTN14953304
• Lead Sponsor: niversity College London

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-04-01
• Study Completion: 2023-02-28
• Last Update Posted: 28 November 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 230

Inclusion Criteria

Current participant inclusion criteria as of 25/05/2021:
1. Aged 18 years or older
2. Current UK university student, including undergraduates and postgraduates
3. Has access to a smartphone with iOS or Android operating system
4. Self-reporting symptoms of depression and/or anxiety

Previous participant inclusion criteria:
1. Aged 18 years or older
2. Current student at University College London (UCL), including undergraduates and postgraduates
3. Has access to a smartphone with iOS or Android operating system
4. Self-reporting symptoms of depression and/or anxiety

Exclusion Criteria

1. Current psychiatric diagnosis
2. Current use of psychiatric medication
3. Any past or current major medical condition
4. Any previous negative experiences with psychological therapy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Measured via self-report questionnaires administered online:<br>1. Depression symptoms measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) at baseline and then weekly for 8 weeks <br>2. Anxiety symptoms measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale at baseline and then weekly for 8 weeks