Mobile app support for mental health in World Trade Center responders in Florida.
Clinician-Supported Mobile App to Reduce Mental Health Symptoms Among World Trade Center Responders in Florida.
This study is creating a helpful mobile app for World Trade Center responders in Florida to get support for mental health issues like PTSD and depression, making it easier for them to access care in their own language and at their convenience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10994917 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile app that provides clinician-supported mental health interventions for World Trade Center responders living in Florida. The app aims to address significant mental health issues such as PTSD and depression, which are prevalent among these individuals due to their exposure to trauma during the 9/11 attacks. By offering accessible, remotely-delivered services, the project seeks to improve mental health outcomes for responders, particularly those from diverse backgrounds who may prefer services in their native language. The approach is designed to be scalable and cost-effective, ensuring that more responders can receive the support they need.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are World Trade Center responders residing in Florida, particularly those experiencing PTSD, depression, or other mental health challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are not World Trade Center responders or those who do not reside in Florida may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce mental health symptoms among World Trade Center responders, improving their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary evidence suggests that similar remotely-delivered interventions have shown promise in reducing mental health symptoms, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Miami, United States
- Florida International University — Miami, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Macgowan, Mark J — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Macgowan, Mark J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.