Mobile mental health app for post-secondary students
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing Among Post-secondary Students With the Joypop App: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing whether the JoyPop mobile app can help college students manage their emotions and improve their mental health compared to those who don’t use the app.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Lakehead University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Thunder Bay, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT06154369 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research evaluates the effectiveness of the JoyPop mobile mental health app in improving emotion regulation among post-secondary students. The study employs a randomized controlled trial design, comparing students using the app to those receiving no intervention. The app aims to address the increasing mental health challenges faced by students, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, the study will assess changes in overall mental health, wellbeing, and resilience among participants. The research is significant as it rigorously evaluates a mobile app specifically designed for a diverse student population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are post-secondary students aged 18-25 who are fluent in English and have access to an iOS device.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in post-secondary education or those outside the age range of 18-25 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could significantly enhance emotion regulation and overall mental health for students, leading to improved academic and personal outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile mental health apps for similar populations, but this specific evaluation of the JoyPop app is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Post-secondary student * Between 18-25 years old * Speak/read fluently in English * Available to attend a virtual or in-person orientation session * In order to download the JoyPop app, participants will need access to an iOS device (e.g., iPhone, iPad). Refurbished iPhones containing just the JoyPop app may be provided to participants to use for the duration of the trial if they do not have access to their own
Where this trial is running
Thunder Bay, Ontario
- Lakehead University — Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aislin R Mushquash, PhD
- Email: aislin.mushquash@lakeheadu.ca
- Phone: 807-343-8010
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.