Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Evaluating a Virtual Mentoring Program Plus Mental Health Videos for Teens
Lead Sponsor:
Appa Health
Collaborating Sponsors:
Johns Hopkins University
Conditions:
Depressive Symptoms
Anxiety Disorders and Symptoms
Eligibility:
All Genders
13-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This clinical trial evaluates Appa Health, a mental health smartphone and computer app for teenagers. Appa is built from two components. Component #1 shares short TikTok-style videos with teens to cov...
Detailed Description
Pilot Study (1 year). Optimize Study Procedures and Participant Retention (6 months). In an initial pilot study with N=75 youth, the researchers will examine the adapted Appa Health and research study...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria (Youth):
- 13 to 18 years old
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder screen or Patient Health Questionnaire screen scores of 10 or higher
- Living in the United States
- Speak English
- Read/comprehend English at a 5th grade level or higher (treatment delivery is in English)
- Able to appropriately and independently engage with study intervention (i.e., without parental support)
- Inclusion Criteria (Caregivers):
- \- Must be a caregiver (e.g., parent, grandparent, custodian) of a youth participant in the study
- Inclusion Criteria (Mentors):
- \- Must be a mentor with a youth mentee in the study
- Inclusion Criteria (Supervisors):
- \- Must supervise a mentor with a mentee in the study
- Exclusion Criteria (Youth):
- Psychotic disorders
- Substance use disorders
- Active engagement in self-harm
- Active suicidal ideation (intent or plan)
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 12 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
475 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06138730
Start Date
February 12 2024
End Date
November 1 2026
Last Update
June 20 2025
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Appa Health
Oakland, California, United States, 94618