Clinical trial for Depression, Anxiety
Official title Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM) 2024-2027
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06455397
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if the BEAM app improves children's mental health and development. It also checks if the app is easy to use and works well in real-world settings.
- Who it's for
- Parents of children aged 2 to 6 years who are experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, or anger.
- What's involved
- Participants use the BEAM app for 12 weeks to complete lessons, join an online support group, and talk with a peer coach. They will also fill out questionnaires about their and their child's well-being at the start, end, and at 6 and 12 months.
- Time commitment
- The main program lasts 12 weeks, with follow-up surveys needed at 6 and 12 months.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Moderate to severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, parenting stress, and/or anger (as measured by the PHQ-9, GAD-7, PSI, and PROMIS-Anger).
- Being a parent or primary caregiver of any gender to an 24- to 71-month-old (i.e., 2-5 year old) child.
- Living in Manitoba.
- Able to participate in check ins (15 to 60 minutes) via Zoom, phone, direct messaging with a parent peer coach.
- 18 years or older.
You likely can't join if
- Living outside of Manitoba.
- Being a parent or primary caregiver to a child outside of the ages of 24- to 71-months (i.e., 2-5 years).
- Previously participated in an earlier BEAM trial.
- Parents who report self-harm that required medical attention within the past six months or a suicide attempt within the past year will be ineligible...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Moderate to severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, parenting stress, and/or anger (as measured by the PHQ-9, GAD-7, PSI, and PROMIS-Anger).
- Being a parent or primary caregiver of any gender to an 24- to 71-month-old (i.e., 2-5 year old) child.
- Living in Manitoba.
- Able to participate in check ins (15 to 60 minutes) via Zoom, phone, direct messaging with a parent peer coach.
- 18 years or older.
- Able to understand/read/speak in English.
- Willing to complete four 45-min questionnaires.
- At eligibility screening, a question asks if participants have access to an electronic device for viewing videos and participating in Zoom meetings.
- Participants have IP addresses within Manitoba, Canada, as determined by IP address in REDCap at time of eligibility screener questionnaire completion.
- Living outside of Manitoba.
- Being a parent or primary caregiver to a child outside of the ages of 24- to 71-months (i.e., 2-5 years).
- Previously participated in an earlier BEAM trial.
- Parents who report self-harm that required medical attention within the past six months or a suicide attempt within the past year will be ineligible to participate in BEAM unless the participant is engaged in individual...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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