Status:

COMPLETED

Feasibility and Acceptability of W-GenZD vs CBT-light Teletherapy for Adolescents Seeking Mental Health Services

Lead Sponsor:

Woebot Health

Collaborating Sponsors:

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

Conditions:

Depression

Anxiety

Eligibility:

All Genders

13-17 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary aim of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the W-GenZD mobile application among a group of adolescents and who have screened and triaged into low-intensity trea...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Have completed triage at the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) and have been deemed appropriate for the low-intensity intervention track, given presenting problem(s) of depressive or anxiety symptoms
  • Adolescent 13-17 years of age, inclusive
  • U.S. resident
  • Both adolescent participant and parent/guardian are able to read and write in English
  • Own or have regular access to a smartphone (Android or iOS smartphone with a recent, supported operating system), that can receive SMS messages, and reliable Wi-Fi access or sufficient data to engage with assigned treatment condition for the duration of the study
  • If currently prescribed antidepressant medications (e.g. escitalopram/Lexapro, fluoxetine/ Prozac), antipsychotic medications (e.g. aripiprazole, asenapine, olanzapine, paliperidone, quetiapine, risperidone), or stimulants (e.g. amphetamine/Adderall, Methylphenidate/Ritalin) and alpha agonists (e.g. atomoxetine/Strattera, Guanfacine/Intuniv) they are at a regular, stable dose for at least 60 days at screening
  • Not currently actively engaged is psychotherapy
  • Available and committed to engage with the program and complete assessments for a 8-week duration
  • Family is willing and able to engage in discussion of safety planning in the event of suicidal symptoms

Exclusion

  • Lifetime diagnosis of a psychotic disorder (including schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder)
  • Lifetime diagnosis of bipolar disorder
  • Lifetime diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or pervasive developmental disorder (e.g. autism, Asperger syndrome, Rett's syndrome)
  • Current diagnosis of developmental delay or intellectual disability
  • Suicidal ideation with a plan or intent or a suicidal attempt within the past 12 months
  • History of (a) drug and/or alcohol abuse within the past 12 months
  • Current use of benzodiazepines (e.g. lorazepam, clonazepam, alprazolam, diazepam, triazolam) or certain sleep aids (zolpidem, eszopiclone, zaleplon)
  • Previous Woebot application use
  • Enrollment of more than one member of the same household

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 11 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 16 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

141 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05372913

Start Date

May 11 2022

End Date

February 16 2023

Last Update

October 17 2024

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Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23507