Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Aug 31, 2023
Date Accepted: Feb 1, 2024
Development of a multiplatform tool for the prevention of prevalent mental health pathologies in adults: A protocol for a randomized control trial
ABSTRACT
Background:
The prevalence of depression and anxiety has increased in recent years, with many individuals having trouble accessing effective treatments. Smartphones have become an integral part of modern life, with apps offering new ways to deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for common psychopathology. However, most of them do not have empirical evidence of their overall effectiveness, or the effectiveness of their components, which could pose a risk for users.
Objective:
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the modules of evaluation, psychoeducation, and emotional regulation strategies in a multiplatform mobile application for mental health care in the Maule region, Chile.
Methods:
A sample of 196 adults will be selected, who will be randomly assigned to different components of the application for a fixed period to assess its ability reducing symptomatology.
Results:
The trial is not yet recruiting and is expected to end in October of 2024. The first results are expected in April 2024.
Conclusions:
This is the first study in Chile to develop and test the effectiveness of a mobile application to manage anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults. The intervention proposed is based on evidence suggesting online or remote interventive tools, and self-management of prevalent symptomatology, could be the future of mental health care systems in the digital era. If the effects of the intervention are positive, wide implementation in Chile and other Spanish-speaking countries could be possible in the future. Clinical Trial: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05997849
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