NCT04266119

Brief Summary

The author developed the HOPE intervention based on a systematic review (Tay, Tay, \& Klainin-Yobas, 2018). The overall aim of the study is to test the effectiveness of the online HOPE intervention in enhancing mental health literacy, depression literacy, psychological well-being and in reducing stress among youths aged 18 - 24 living in Singapore.

Trial Health

35
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
200

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2020

Typical duration for not_applicable

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2020

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 6, 2020

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 12, 2020

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2020

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

February 12, 2020

Status Verified

February 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

February 6, 2020

Last Update Submit

February 9, 2020

Conditions

Mental Health LiteracyDepression LiteracyPsychological Well-beingStress, Psychological

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Depression Literacy

    using D-Lit. The scale consists of 22 items that are scored 'true', 'false' or 'don't know'. Greater scores equate greater depression MHL.

    Change from baseline depression literacy to post intervention (up to 1 month), and follow up at 2 months

  • Anxiety literacy

    A-Lit. The scale consists of 22 items that are scored 'true', 'false' or 'don't know'. Greater scores equate greater anxiety MHL.

    Change from baseline depression literacy to post intervention (up to 1 month), and follow up at 2 months

  • Mental health literacy

    depression vignette (shortened)

    Change from baseline depression literacy to post intervention (up to 1 month), and follow up at 2 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Psychological well-being

    Change from baseline depression literacy to post intervention (up to 1 month), and follow up at 2 months

  • Stress

    Change from baseline depression literacy to post intervention (up to 1 month), and follow up at 2 months

Study Arms (2)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

The HOPE intervention can be accessed through web. It consists of two sessions per week, with a total of four sessions. In this study, participants will be sent weekly weblinks for access to each session. Each session take about ten minutes to complete. Each session consist of pre-post multiple-choice and/or open-end question, video(s) and mental health information. The first session is about depression. The second session is about positive psychology and consists of relevant exercises such as gratitude, affect-based and strength-based exercises. The third session describes anxiety disorder. The last session describes relaxation techniques and self-management of unhelpful thoughts. Each session consists of quizzes, video(s), and graphical / written information

Behavioral: Online HOPE intervention

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The group will receive a control website intervention that consists of several graphical inspirational quotes. Examples of the quotes are, 'Today is full of possible' and 'You can do anything'.

Behavioral: Online HOPE intervention

Interventions

Online HOPE interventionBEHAVIORAL

Online HOPE intervention to increase mental health literacy

ControlIntervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 24 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • : a) students of a particular University in Singapore, b) aged between 18 to 24 years old, c) had internet access and d) could read, write and understand the English language.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (2)

  • Tay JL. Online HOPE intervention on help-seeking attitudes and intentions among young adults in Singapore: A randomized controlled trial and process evaluation. Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2022 Dec;41:286-294. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2022.09.008. Epub 2022 Sep 17.

    PMID: 36428062DERIVED

  • Tay JL, Goh YSS, Sim K, Klainin-Yobas P. Impact of the HOPE Intervention on Mental Health Literacy, Psychological Well-Being and Stress Levels amongst University Undergraduates: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Aug 8;19(15):9772. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19159772.

    PMID: 35955126DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-BeingStress, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal SatisfactionBehaviorBehavioral Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Jing Ling Tay, MN

    Singapore University of Singapore

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Jing Ling Tay, MN

CONTACT

93847905e0223169@u.nus.edu

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Graduate Student

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 6, 2020

First Posted

February 12, 2020

Study Start

February 1, 2020

Primary Completion

December 1, 2020

Study Completion

December 1, 2021

Last Updated

February 12, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share