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