NCT06239545 JoyPop Mobile Mental Health App With Transitional-Aged Youth
| NCT ID | NCT06239545 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Lakehead University |
| Condition | Emotion Regulation |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 110 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-02-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 110 participants in total. It began in 2024-02-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-12.
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Brief Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 will also need to be available to attend a virtual or in-person orientation session. * In order to download the JoyPop app, participants will need access to an iOS device (e.g., iPhone, iPad). Refurbished iPhones containing just the JoyPop app will be provided to participants to use for the duration of the trial if they do not have access to their own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06239545 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 25 Years, studying Emotion Regulation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06239545 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06239545 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at aislin.mushquash@lakeheadu.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06239545 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Thunder Bay, Canada.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06239545 clinical trial?
NCT06239545 is sponsored by Lakehead University. The trial plans to enroll 110 participants.