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Evaluating the effect of an online game on depression symptoms in trans young people

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Depression
Mental Health - Depression
Mental Health - Anxiety
Registration Number
ACTRN12624000123549
Lead Sponsor
Telethon Kids Institute
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
166
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria
•14-18 years old.
•Living in Australia
•Proficient in English.
•Own or have access to an iPhone
•Access to an internet connection

Exclusion Criteria

•Participant reports serious current suicidal ideation and/or intent at baseline

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Any change in depression symptoms score on Patient Health Questionnaire 9 for Adolescents (PHQ-A)[ Comparison of baseline (0 weeks), post intervention (5 weeks) (primary timepoint) and follow up (13 weeks)]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Any change in score on Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) compared to baseline[ Baseline (0 weeks), Post intervention (5 weeks) and follow up (13 weeks)]; Any change in score on Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (SWEMWBS) compared to baseline.[ Baseline (0 weeks), Post intervention (5 weeks) and follow up (13 weeks)]; Any change in score of Gender Preoccupation and Stability Questionnaire 2nd Edition (GPSQ-2)[ Baseline (0 weeks), Post intervention (5 weeks) and follow up (13 weeks)];Acceptability assessed using scores on core module of Game Experience Questionnaire (GEQ).[ Measured at post intervention (5 weeks) for intervention group.];Feasibility of intervention assessed using automated application data tracking partial, full and total module completion as well as participants enrolled vs participants accessing application. [ Throughout intervention time period (0-5 weeks).]
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