Using mobile technology to personalize treatment for depression
SCH: Personalized Depression Treatment Support by Mobile Sensor Analytics
This study is testing a new tool called DepWatch that uses your smartphone and wristband to keep track of your depression symptoms automatically, so doctors can get real-time updates and make better treatment decisions for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Storrs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Storrs-Mansfield, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10418671 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the treatment of depression by creating a system called DepWatch, which uses mobile health technologies and machine learning to monitor patients' symptoms. The system collects data passively from smartphones and wristbands, allowing for real-time assessments without requiring active input from patients. By analyzing this data, clinicians can receive timely insights into a patient's condition, helping them make informed decisions about treatment adjustments. The project involves two phases, with the first phase focusing on gathering data from participants to develop and validate the system's predictive models.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience unstable depression symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have depression or those with stable symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatment plans for individuals suffering from depression.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health technologies for mental health monitoring, indicating potential success for this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
Storrs-Mansfield, United States
- University of Connecticut Storrs — Storrs-Mansfield, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Bing — University of Connecticut Storrs
- Study coordinator: Wang, Bing
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.