Efficacy of the Mobile Health App Intellect in Improving Subclinical Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in University Students: Randomized Controlled Trial with a 4-Week Follow-up (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Madeline Lee Yoon Li, Stephanie S. M. Lee, Oliver Sündermann

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JMIR mhealth and uhealth, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12, P. e63316 - e63316

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

Background Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is the third most prevalent mental health in Singapore, with a high degree of burden and large treatment gaps. Self-guided programs on mobile apps are accessible affordable interventions, potential to address subclinical OCD before symptoms escalate. Objective This randomized controlled trial aimed examine efficacy self-guided program (mHealth) app Intellect improving maladaptive perfectionism (MP) as moderator this predicted relationship. Methods University students (N=225) were randomly assigned an 8-day, (intervention group) or cooperation (active control). Self-reported measures obtained at baseline, after program, 4-week follow-up. The primary outcome measure was symptom severity (Obsessive Compulsive Inventory–Revised [OCI-R]). Baseline MP assessed moderator. Depression, anxiety, stress (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21) for during statistical analyses. Results final sample included 192 participants. intervention group reported significantly lower OCI-R scores compared active control (partial eta-squared [ηp2]=0.031; P=.02) follow-up (ηp2=0.021; P=.044). A significant, weak positive correlation found between levels baseline (r=0.28; P<.001). not moderate relationship condition postintervention (P=.70) (P=.88). Conclusions study provides evidence that effective reducing among university Singapore. Future studies should include longer durations broader spectrum severity. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06202677; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06202677

Language: Английский

Efficacy of stand-alone digital mental health applications for anxiety and depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials DOI Creative Commons
Paige L. Seegan, Michael J. Miller,

Jennifer L Heliste

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Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 164, P. 171 - 183

Published: June 16, 2023

Language: Английский

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A randomized controlled trial evaluating an mHealth intervention for anger-related cognitions in misophonia DOI Creative Commons
Tamar Y. Podoly,

Hadar Even Ezra,

Guy Doron

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Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 379, P. 350 - 361

Published: March 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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Understanding university students' attitudes and preferences for internet-based mental health interventions DOI Creative Commons
Ömer ÖZER, Burak Köksal, Ahmet Altınok

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Internet Interventions, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 35, P. 100722 - 100722

Published: Feb. 5, 2024

Internet-based interventions are recognised as a practical approach to address mental health issues. The acceptance and utilisation of such closely linked user attitudes preferences. This study aims examine the predictors university students' towards internet-based interventions. Additionally, it seeks elucidate preferences regarding crucial features these interventions, format, delivery mode, content type, structural components, understand better what makes appealing for students. A total 273 students (comprising 68 % females 32 males) participated in study. data collection instruments employed were Personal Information Form, Internet-Based Intervention Preference Survey, E-therapy Attitude Measure (ETAM), Digital Literacy Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). analysed utilising descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, multiple linear regression analysis. analysis revealed digital literacy predictive factor Demographic variables, age gender, psychological depression anxiety levels, found not be associated with While actively seeking information online, significant majority remain unaware They show preference offering greater human interaction, including face-to-face guidance video featuring people. Participants favour completing one or two sessions intervention weekly. Desired include self-assessment scales, relatable characters, voice relaxation exercises, daily life activity tasks, weekly reminders throughout process. In conclusion, initiatives aimed at enhancing levels could foster more positive among Developers creating Interventions (IBI) should consider

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UNIPDES - An Internet-Based Transdiagnostic Intervention for College Students’ Psychological Symptoms: Evaluation of Its Development, Usability and Effectiveness: Study Protocol DOI Creative Commons
Ömer Özer, Gizem Öztemür, Ali Ercan Altınöz

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Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 44, P. 101443 - 101443

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

University students often face significant mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and difficulties in adjustment, which can be exaggerated by the demands of independent living increased life responsibilities. These challenges are compounded barriers to seeking help, such as stigma limited access university resources, further deteriorate students' well-being. This protocol was created assist college overcoming these obstacles assess, comparison a control group, impact guided unguided online intervention platform based on transdiagnostic CBT (UNIPDES) adjustment levels. The calculated sample size for study will include 330 students, participants selected from five different universities located Türkiye. Participants randomly assigned either guided, unguided, or groups. Guided group receive six weeks intervention, waitlist version program after twelve randomization. Assessments take place at baseline, post-test (8 post-baseline) follow-up (12 post-baseline). A Mixed ANOVA employed analyze data, with Group (Guided, Unguided, Control) between-subjects factor Time (Baseline, Post-Test, Follow-Up) within-subjects factor, well assess interaction effect between primary outcomes-changes Additionally, reasons dropout assessed qualitatively. results this build evidence effectiveness internet-based treating problems students. UNIPDES provide flexible, easy-to-access, cost-effective treatment that commonly face. Trial registration is registered ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration Results System (Trial number: NCT06245200).

Language: Английский

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Evaluating the combined effects of mobile computerized CBT and post-learning oscillatory modulation on self-esteem: a randomized controlled trial DOI Creative Commons

Limor Shtoots,

Asher Nadler,

Avi Gamoran

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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: March 29, 2025

Language: Английский

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Cognitive training using a mobile app as a coping tool against COVID-19 distress: A crossover randomized controlled trial DOI Open Access
Burçin Akın, Müjgan İnözü,

A. Bikem Hacıömeroğlu

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Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 311, P. 604 - 613

Published: May 27, 2022

Language: Английский

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of adverse events in clinical trials of mental health apps DOI Creative Commons
Jake Linardon, Matthew Fuller‐Tyszkiewicz, Joseph Firth

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npj Digital Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(1)

Published: Dec. 18, 2024

Mental health apps are efficacious, yet they may pose risks in some. This review (CRD42024506486) examined adverse events (AEs) from mental apps. We searched (May 2024) the Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and ProQuest databases to identify clinical trials The risk bias was assessed using Cochrane Risk Bias tool. Only 55 171 identified reported AEs. AEs were more likely be sampling schizophrenia delivering with symptom monitoring technology. meta-analytic deterioration rate 13 app conditions 6.7% (95% CI = 4.3, 10.1, I2 75%). Deterioration rates did not differ between control groups (OR 0.79, 95% 0.62–1.01, 0%). Reporting heterogeneous, terms assessments used, recorded, detail provided. Overall, few report Those that do often provide insufficient information properly judge related use.

Language: Английский

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Digital Therapeutics for Insomnia: Assessing the Effectiveness of a Computerized Home-Based Cognitive Stimulation Program DOI Creative Commons
Jose L. Tapia, Francisco Javier Puertas, Jon Andoni Duñabeitia

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Journal of Integrative Neuroscience, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22(2)

Published: Feb. 14, 2023

Background: Sleep disturbances represent a major health burden today, affecting up to one-third of the population worldwide. Computerized cognitive stimulation has been proven as an effective approach in diminishing negative symptomatology and improving quality life range medical conditions. Given its nature enhancing neural networks, such those involved stimulus monitoring inhibitory processes, computerized is arising potential tool overcome underlying deficits found among patients suffering from insomnia. In current study, we report results Phase 1 2 clinical trials home-based program. Methods: The intervention followed with online supervision by psychologist. training activities were gamified tasks that had designed improve executive functions, focus on inhibition skills. Insomnia Severity Index Pittsburgh Quality scales used main assessment measures. Data Behavior Rating Inventory Executive Function, Beck Depression Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety Penn State Worry Questionnaire also recorded before after intervention. During 15 consecutive days, participants performed alternate days total 7 sessions (each lasting 45 minutes). Results: Twelve insomnia administered After seven sessions, mean changes sleep quality, depressive anxiety symptoms, worry thoughts, everyday function found, significant improvements these domains full absence safety issues. Conclusions: insomnia, demonstrated mood, performance over 15-day protocol. No relevant side effects reported. long-term effectiveness still unknown. Clinical Trial Registration: study protocol reviewed published ClinicalTrials.gov, assigning it code NCT05050292 https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05050292?term=NCT05050292&draw=2&rank=1.

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of brief daily training using a mobile app in reducing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms: Examining real world data of “OCD.app - Anxiety, mood & sleep” DOI
Avi Gamoran, Guy Doron

Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36, P. 100782 - 100782

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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A randomized clinical trial of a gamified app for the treatment of perfectionism DOI Creative Commons
Amitai Abramovitch,

Akuekegbe Y. Uwadiale,

Anthony Robinson

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British Journal of Clinical Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 63(1), P. 73 - 91

Published: Oct. 21, 2023

Abstract Objectives Perfectionism is a common transdiagnostic problem that may lead to substantial distress and functional impairments. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) an effective treatment for perfectionism. However, the existing significant barriers access utilization of mental health services, including among college students, demand development low‐intensity accessible interventions. The aim present study was evaluate effectiveness CBT‐based self‐help gamified app developed specifically perfectionism in sample students. Methods Participants completed assessments perfectionism, related symptoms, emotional burden impairments at pretreatment, posttreatment one‐month follow‐up. Results Compared with waitlist condition ( n = 35), 35) demonstrated greater reduction obsessive‐compulsive subjective ratings burden. Conclusions suggest brief, daily app‐based game‐like intervention targeting maladaptive perfectionistic beliefs be viable, low‐cost alternative traditional CBT treatments vulnerable populations on campuses.

Language: Английский

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