Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Effectiveness and Cost Effectiveness of OkeyMind for Social Anxiety Among Youth
Lead Sponsor:
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Conditions:
Depression
Social Anxiety
Eligibility:
All Genders
15-24 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a mobile-based psychoeducation program (OkeyMind) in mitigating symptoms associated with social anxiety am...
Detailed Description
Background: Social anxiety is increasingly prevalent among youths, leading to social withdrawal and isolation, which heighten depression risk. eHealth interventions have shown promise in improving acc...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- youths aged between 15 and 24 years old;
- exhibiting mild or above social phobia (i.e. Social Phobia Inventory score ≥ 25);
- having a smartphone with WeChat installed and basic internet literacy
Exclusion
- unable to attempt a baseline assessment (e.g., due to being unpermitted to leave a psychiatric ward);
- currently receiving another intensive psychological intervention;
- currently holding active suicidal plan;
- currently diagnosed with psychological disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc.).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 27 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
180 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06490315
Start Date
September 27 2024
End Date
May 1 2026
Last Update
September 9 2025
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Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HKG