A mobile app to help survivors of serious lung and heart conditions manage psychological distress.

2/2 Self-directed mobile adaptive coping skills intervention to improve psychological distress symptoms among cardiorespiratory failure survivors: the Blueprint RCT

NIH-funded research Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-11036322

This study is testing a friendly mobile app designed to help people recovering from serious heart and lung conditions learn coping skills to manage feelings of anxiety and depression, making it easier for them to improve their mental health.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionOregon Health & Science University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Portland, United States)
Project IDNIH-11036322 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing a self-directed mobile app that provides coping skills training for individuals recovering from serious cardiorespiratory conditions like ARDS and congestive heart failure. The app aims to help users manage psychological distress symptoms such as anxiety and depression, which are common after these health events. By utilizing a symptom-responsive approach, the app adapts to the user's needs, promoting better mental health outcomes. The study builds on previous successful trials and seeks to improve access to mental health support, especially for underserved populations.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently survived serious cardiorespiratory conditions and are experiencing psychological distress.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of cardiorespiratory conditions or those who are not experiencing psychological distress may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the mental well-being and quality of life for patients recovering from serious lung and heart conditions.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar mobile health interventions in improving mental health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions.

Where this research is happening

Portland, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeAdult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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