Using machine learning to improve digital mental health interventions
Using Machine Learning to Optimize User Engagement and Clinical Response to Digital Mental Health Interventions
NA · Boston University Charles River Campus · NCT05567640
This study is testing if using machine learning can help find the best digital mental health program for people with anxiety and depression to improve their care and results.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1800 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Boston University Charles River Campus (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT05567640 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the effectiveness of digital mental health interventions for anxiety and depression by utilizing machine learning to develop precision treatment rules. Participants, who are Kaiser Permanente members, will be randomly assigned to one of three established digital programs after completing baseline assessments. The goal is to identify which digital intervention is most suitable for each individual, thereby optimizing user engagement and clinical outcomes. This approach seeks to improve the delivery of mental health care at scale within large healthcare systems.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are English-speaking adults aged 18 or older who have access to the internet.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have internet access or are under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized and effective digital mental health treatments for individuals suffering from anxiety and depression.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using machine learning to tailor mental health interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking adults * Ages 18 or older * Have a device that can connect to the internet.
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Todd Farchione, Ph.D.
- Email: tfarchio@bu.edu
- Phone: (617) 353-9610
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.
Conditions: Anxiety Disorders and Symptoms, Depressive Symptoms