Status:

COMPLETED

Study of a PST-Trained Voice-Enabled Artificial Intelligence Counselor (SPEAC) for Adults With Emotional Distress (Phase 1)

Lead Sponsor:

University of Illinois at Chicago

Collaborating Sponsors:

Penn State University

Washington University School of Medicine

Conditions:

Depression

Anxiety

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In the phase 1 of the SPEAC project the specific aims are to: (1) establish the functionality, usability, and treatment fidelity of Lumen using iterative, user-centered design, development, and format...

Detailed Description

60 participants with eligible depression and/or anxiety (n=60) will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to the Lumen treatment arm (n=40) or the wait-list control arm (n=20). Participants in both arms will ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 years of age or older at study enrollment
  • Emotional distress defined by elevated depressive (PHQ9 scores 10-19) and/or anxious symptoms (GAD7 scores 10-14)
  • Willing and able to provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization

Exclusion

  • Unable to speak, read, understand English for informed consent (grade 6 level)
  • Current pharmacotherapy or psychotherapy (individual or professionally-led group therapy) for depression or anxiety
  • Suicidal ideation per PHQ9 with active plan
  • Bipolar or psychotic disorder, or current psychiatric treatment
  • Weight ≥350 pounds due to brain scanner constraints, MRI contraindications, traumatic brain injuries, and tumor or any other known structural abnormality in the brain
  • Severe medical condition (e.g., myocardial infarction or stroke or new cancer diagnosis in the past 6 months, end-stage organ failure, terminal illness) or residence in a long-term care facility
  • Diagnosis of cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) that is/was active or treated with radiation or chemotherapy within the past year
  • Active alcohol or substance use disorder (including prescription drugs) based on the CAGE Questionnaire Adapted to Include Drugs (CAGE-AID)
  • Cognitive impairment based on the Callahan 6-item screener
  • Current or planned pregnancy or lactating (\<6 months postpartum)
  • Participation in other investigational treatment studies that would significantly affect participation in this study, raise safety concerns, and/or confound outcomes (participant may be asked to provide the informed consent of the other study for final decision on exclusion by a study psychiatrist)
  • Family/household member of an already enrolled participant or of a study team member
  • Plan to move out of the Chicagoland area during the study period
  • Investigator discretion for clinical safety or protocol adherence reasons

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 5 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 5 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

63 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04524104

Start Date

April 5 2021

End Date

March 5 2022

Last Update

July 9 2024

Active Locations (2)

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Department of Medicine, Vitoux Program on Aging and Prevention

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60608

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UIMC Advanced Imaging Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612