Digital mental health engagement for LGBTQ+ users

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study embeds a micro-randomized trial within Mental Health America's online PHQ-9 depression screening to deliver brief, theory-driven engagement messages to sexual and gender minority (SGM) users. Eligible U.S.-based users aged 14 and older who identify as LGBTQ+ and complete the screener and demographic items will be randomized at two decision points to receive or not receive HAPA-based prompts targeting outcome expectancy, self-efficacy, perceived risk, and barriers/resources. The primary outcomes are initial and sustained engagement with MHA's digital mental health resources and the feasibility of integrating these strategies into MHA's existing web infrastructure. Interaction data will be collected passively from site behavior linked to the screener and demographic responses in a naturalistic online setting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Users of the Mental Health America (MHA) website engaging from Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in the United States
* Completed the PHQ-9 depression screener in English
* Answered MHA's standard demographic questions that identify users as age 14 and older
* Answered MHA's standard demographic questions that identify users as LGBTQ+.

Exclusion Criteria:

* IP addresses outside of the United States
* Do not answer MHA's standard demographic questions
* Answered MHA's standard demographic questions that identify users as age 13 and younger
* Answered MHA's standard demographic questions that identify users as not LGBTQ+.

Where it's running

• Mental Health America
  Alexandria, Virginia, United States Recruiting
• University of Washington
  Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Meghan Romanelli, PhD — University of Washington
• Study coordinator: Meghan Romanelli, PhD
• Email: mbromane@uw.edu
• Phone: 206-685-6948

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.