SolanoConnex — Mental Health Access for Solano County Adults
The SolanoConnex Trial: A Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial of a Digital and Community-based Mental Health Access Project
This project tests if giving adults in Solano County full access and orientation to SolanoConnex.org helps them seek mental health support more than standard public resources.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Touro University, California Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vallejo, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT07306013 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a randomized controlled trial with two parallel arms comparing full access and orientation to SolanoConnex.org versus provision of publicly available mental health resources. Adults with mild-to-moderate mental health symptoms who live in Solano County and own a smartphone are randomized to either the intervention or control group. The primary outcome is any use of mental health services or supports, self-reported through digital diaries prompted every two weeks, and secondary outcomes include stigma, help-seeking attitudes, and self-efficacy. Participants who are already in recent comprehensive case management or who have previously used SolanoConnex.org are excluded.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 or older living in Solano County with mild-to-moderate mental health symptoms who own a smartphone and are fluent in English are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People currently receiving comprehensive case management or counseling within the past six months, those without smartphone/internet access, non-English speakers, individuals outside Solano County, or those who have previously used SolanoConnex.org are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase engagement with local mental health supports and reduce barriers to seeking help for adults with mild-to-moderate symptoms in Solano County.
How similar studies have performed: Other digital navigation and web-based access programs have shown mixed but generally promising results for increasing help-seeking and engagement, so this approach builds on some prior evidence.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older * Resident of Solano County, CA. * Mild to moderate mental health symptoms as reported on the DSM-5 Level 1 Measure for Adult Mental Health screening form. * Own a personal smartphone with internet access or a data plan to facilitate engagement with the digital platform. * Be fluent in English, as all study components will be conducted in English. * Have not previously used SolanoConnex.org. Exclusion Criteria: * Are currently engaged in or have had comprehensive case management or counseling services within the past 6 months. * Do not reside in Solano County. * Lack fluency in English, as study materials and communications will be conducted in English. * Have previously accessed SolanoConnex.org, as prior exposure may influence study outcomes.
Where this trial is running
Vallejo, California
- Touro University, California — Vallejo, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Carinne Brody, DrPH, MPH, MA
- Email: cbrody@touro.edu
- Phone: 707-902-3043
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.