Actively Recruiting
JoyPop Mobile Mental Health App With Transitional-Aged Youth
Led by Lakehead University · Updated on 2025-09-10
110
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
95 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
New challenges, stressors, and a loss of support often accompany the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Not surprisingly, transitional-aged youth (TAY) between the ages of 18-25 experience some of the highest rates of mental distress. However, access to mental health services diminish for TAY due to gaps in care when transitioning from pediatric to adult services. These challenges are exacerbated in rural communities, such as in Northwestern Ontario, where youth already access mental health services less frequently and face longer wait times than those in more urban areas. Limited access and extended waits can exacerbate symptoms, prolong distress, and increase the risk for adverse outcomes. Novel, innovative approaches are urgently needed to support TAY in Northwestern Ontario. In partnership with St. Joseph Care Group and Thunder Bay Counselling Centre, the investigators are evaluating the impact of a mental health app (JoyPop) as a tool for TAY waiting for mental health services. The JoyPop app was developed to support improved emotion regulation - a fundamental difficulty for youth presenting with mental health challenges. A two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the app compared to usual practice while TAY are waiting for mental health services.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
JoyPop Mobile Mental Health App With Transitional-Aged Youth
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Youth must be on the wait-list for mental health services at St. Joseph's Care Group or Thunder Bay Counselling Centre and be between 18-25 years old.
- Eligible youth must be available to attend a virtual or in-person orientation session.
- Participants must have access to an iOS device (e.g., iPhone, iPad) or use a provided refurbished iPhone with the JoyPop app during the trial.
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, P7B5E1
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Aislin R Mushquash, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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