Using smartphone apps to monitor mood changes in bipolar disorder
Detecting dynamic fluctuations in emotion, mood, and functioning: A digital phenotyping approach to clinical monitoring in bipolar disorder
This study is exploring how a new smartphone app can help people with bipolar disorder keep track of their moods in real-time, making it easier to understand their emotional ups and downs over six months without needing constant check-ins.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11000842 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how smartphone applications can be used to continuously monitor emotional patterns in individuals with bipolar disorder. By utilizing a method called ecological momentary assessment (EMA) alongside a new app called PRIORI, the study aims to unobtrusively track mood fluctuations and predict mood symptoms. Participants will engage in a six-month protocol where their emotional states are assessed through passive monitoring of ambient audio, allowing for a more accurate understanding of their mood dynamics without the burden of frequent assessments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder who experience mood instability.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have bipolar disorder or those with stable mood patterns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved monitoring and management of mood symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using digital phenotyping and mobile applications for monitoring mental health, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcinnis, Melvin G — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Mcinnis, Melvin G
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.