NCT03443206

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to determine whether a community-based website that is intended to provide support for adolescents experiencing psychological distress can improve members' mental health outcomes. The investigators want to understand if a digital platform can help young people who are suffering and may be unlikely to access more traditional forms of mental health services.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
212

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2020

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 2, 2018

Completed
21 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 23, 2018

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 20, 2020

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 31, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 31, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

April 11, 2022

Status Verified

April 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

February 2, 2018

Last Update Submit

April 8, 2022

Conditions

Adolescent - Emotional Problem

Keywords

adolescentmental healthsocial media

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Adolescent Suicidal Ideation Measure score

    frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors

    6 months

  • Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score

    lower burdensomeness and hopelessness in treatment group (lower score better)

    6 months

  • General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D)

    symptoms of depression lower in treatment group (lower score)

    6 months

  • Life Satisfaction

    level of satisfaction with quality of life

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Adolescent Suicidal Ideation Measure score

    12 months

  • Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score

    12 months

  • General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D)

    12 months

  • Life Satisfaction

    12 months

Other Outcomes (3)

  • site engagement

    6 months

  • General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D)

    weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26

  • Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score

    weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26

Study Arms (2)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

This condition will include access to a website that includes a social component, in addition to psychoeducation and access to resources.

Other: anonymous social supportOther: psychoeducationOther: online resources

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This condition will include access to a website that includes psychoeducation and access to resources.

Other: psychoeducationOther: online resources

Interventions

anonymous social supportOTHER

Participants randomized to the intervention condition will be able to communicate with one another and offer social media-based forms of support (e.g., post music, photos, etc).

Intervention
psychoeducationOTHER

educational materials related to mental health

ControlIntervention
online resourcesOTHER

links to online mental health resources

ControlIntervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age14 Years - 17 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Age 14-17
  • Access to internet-connected device
  • Residing in the United States

You may not qualify if:

  • \*Inability to assent due to intellectual disability or lack of English language skills

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Northwell Health

Glen Oaks, New York, 10011, United States

Location

Related Publications (11)

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    PMID: 26001665RESULT

  • Bearman PS, Moody J. Suicide and friendships among American adolescents. Am J Public Health. 2004 Jan;94(1):89-95. doi: 10.2105/ajph.94.1.89.

    PMID: 14713704RESULT

  • Belfer ML. Child and adolescent mental disorders: the magnitude of the problem across the globe. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2008 Mar;49(3):226-36. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2007.01855.x. Epub 2008 Jan 21.

    PMID: 18221350RESULT

  • Birnbaum ML, Candan K, Libby I, Pascucci O, Kane J. Impact of online resources and social media on help-seeking behaviour in youth with psychotic symptoms. Early Interv Psychiatry. 2016 Oct;10(5):397-403. doi: 10.1111/eip.12179. Epub 2014 Sep 9.

    PMID: 25200743RESULT

  • Brissette I, Scheier MF, Carver CS. The role of optimism in social network development, coping, and psychological adjustment during a life transition. J Pers Soc Psychol. 2002 Jan;82(1):102-11. doi: 10.1037//0022-3514.82.1.102.

    PMID: 11811628RESULT

  • Gould MS, Velting D, Kleinman M, Lucas C, Thomas JG, Chung M. Teenagers' attitudes about coping strategies and help-seeking behavior for suicidality. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2004 Sep;43(9):1124-33. doi: 10.1097/01.chi.0000132811.06547.31.

    PMID: 15322416RESULT

  • Heflinger CA, Hinshaw SP. Stigma in child and adolescent mental health services research: understanding professional and institutional stigmatization of youth with mental health problems and their families. Adm Policy Ment Health. 2010 Mar;37(1-2):61-70. doi: 10.1007/s10488-010-0294-z.

    PMID: 20232133RESULT

  • La Greca AM, Harrison HM. Adolescent peer relations, friendships, and romantic relationships: do they predict social anxiety and depression? J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol. 2005 Mar;34(1):49-61. doi: 10.1207/s15374424jccp3401_5.

    PMID: 15677280RESULT

  • Maher CA, Lewis LK, Ferrar K, Marshall S, De Bourdeaudhuij I, Vandelanotte C. Are health behavior change interventions that use online social networks effective? A systematic review. J Med Internet Res. 2014 Feb 14;16(2):e40. doi: 10.2196/jmir.2952.

    PMID: 24550083RESULT

  • McGorry P, Bates T, Birchwood M. Designing youth mental health services for the 21st century: examples from Australia, Ireland and the UK. Br J Psychiatry Suppl. 2013 Jan;54:s30-5. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.112.119214.

    PMID: 23288499RESULT

  • Safer DJ. Self-reported suicide attempts by adolescents. Ann Clin Psychiatry. 1997 Dec;9(4):263-9. doi: 10.1023/a:1022364629060.

    PMID: 9511952RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal SatisfactionBehavior

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 2, 2018

First Posted

February 23, 2018

Study Start

June 20, 2020

Primary Completion

July 31, 2021

Study Completion

July 31, 2021

Last Updated

April 11, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-04

Locations

US(1)