Mobile app to help survivors of serious lung and heart conditions manage psychological distress
1/2 Self-directed mobile adaptive coping skills intervention to improve psychological distress symptoms among cardiorespiratory failure survivors: the Blueprint RCT
This study is testing a helpful mobile app for people recovering from serious heart and lung conditions, aimed at making it easier for them to manage feelings of anxiety and depression on their own, so they can feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11225394 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a self-directed mobile app designed to help survivors of serious cardiorespiratory conditions, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome and congestive heart failure, manage psychological distress symptoms like anxiety and depression. The app provides adaptive coping skills training and is informed by previous studies that showed positive outcomes in reducing distress and improving quality of life. Participants will engage with the app at their own pace, allowing for a personalized approach to mental health care that addresses barriers to access. The goal is to empower patients with tools to better manage their mental health following serious health events.
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 symptoms of psychological distress.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recovering from serious cardiorespiratory conditions or do not experience psychological distress may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and quality of life for patients recovering from serious cardiorespiratory conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar mobile health interventions in improving mental health outcomes among patients with serious health conditions.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cox, Christopher Ethan — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Cox, Christopher Ethan
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.