Using smartphones to understand behavior and emotions in major depression
Remote computational phenotyping of behavioral and affective dynamics in major depression
['FUNDING_R01'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10893402
This study is looking at how using smartphones can help us learn more about the feelings and behaviors of people with major depression, so we can find better treatments that fit each person's unique experience.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | YALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10893402 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how smartphones can be used to collect data on behavioral and emotional patterns in individuals with major depression. By utilizing gamified tasks, participants will engage in activities that measure decision-making and emotional responses over time. The goal is to better understand the variability in depressive symptoms and how they relate to underlying behavioral dynamics. This approach aims to provide a more accurate way to match patients with effective treatments based on their unique symptom profiles.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with major depression who are willing to use a smartphone for data collection.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have major depression or those who are unable or unwilling to use a smartphone may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatment strategies for individuals suffering from major depression.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using technology for behavioral assessments in mental health, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RUTLEDGE, ROBB BROOKS — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: RUTLEDGE, ROBB BROOKS
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.