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Kintsugi Voice Device SCID-5 Pivotal Study
Led by Kintsugi Mindful Wellness, Inc. · Updated on 2025-04-30
1000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
K
Kintsugi Mindful Wellness, Inc.
Lead Sponsor
K
Kolby Walker, DO
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the Kintsugi Voice Device, a tool designed to assist in screening for moderate to severe depression by analyzing voice signals. This prospective, single-arm, non-randomized pivotal clinical validation study compares the device's output with diagnoses made by clinicians using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5-RV). The study aims to enroll up to 1000 English-speaking adults aged 22 and older living in the United States to better understand the device's diagnostic capabilities. The study involves using the Kintsugi Voice Device, which includes software and a machine learning model that processes recorded voice samples to detect signs consistent with current moderate to severe depressive episodes. The device is intended for use by licensed care providers in clinical settings where depression screening occurs and is not meant to replace comprehensive clinical evaluations. Participants will be assessed for up to two weeks, during which their voice data will be recorded and analyzed. Participants will undergo evaluations comparing the device's results to clinician diagnoses using the SCID-5-RV. The study will measure outcomes such as sensitivity and specificity of the device relative to the clinical interview, positive and negative predictive values, and subgroup analyses. Participants must be available and willing to comply with all study procedures, including being video and audio recorded. The total participation time is up to two weeks, with assessments and monitoring occurring during this period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Kintsugi Voice Device Pivotal Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age over 22 at the time of informed consent
- Self-reported disruption to daily activities like healthcare appointments, concentration, exercise, diet, or recreation
- Access to a laptop, smartphone, tablet, or device with a working microphone and Internet
- Willingness to be video and audio recorded during the study
- Willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the study duration
- Functional English communication at home
- Resides in the United States at consent and during study completion
You will not qualify if you...
- Any impairment affecting ability to speak or use a computer for online surveys or virtual assessments (e.g., vision, motor, hearing impairments)
- Lifetime history of neurological disease affecting speech or computer use (e.g., CNS disorders, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson's disease)
- History of stroke, cognitive defects (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's), or traumatic brain injury
- Presence of voice disorders affecting speech (e.g., laryngitis, vocal cord paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia)
- Past or active heavy smokers (more than 20 cigarettes per day)
- Previous participation in any Kintsugi-sponsored study
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (virtual or in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants use the Kintsugi Voice Device to record voice samples for depression screening.
1 visit (virtual or in-person)
Duration - Same day as device use
Participants are observed for outcomes related to the device's sensitivity and specificity.
No additional visits
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kintsugi (Decentralized, Virtual Study)
Berkeley, California, United States, 94707
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
D
Dr. Kolby Walker D.O.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
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