The COMParing App Support Strategies Study
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
The overall purpose of this study is to help determine how best to incorporate small amounts of human and digital support into a meditation app. The meditation app used is the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) which provides training in four pillars of well-being (Awareness, Connection, Insight, Purpose) through a combination of podcast-style didactic material and guided meditation practices.
Description
Participants will be randomly assigned to various support conditions that vary across three binary factors, 1. Coaching session vs no coaching 2. On-demand email support (Yes/No) 3. Microsupport messages (Yes/No) Participants will be screened for eligibility using a web-based screener that assesses inclusion and exclusion criteria. Eligible participants will receive a study overview and will have the option to go through an online consent process. After giving consent, participant will receive a text message to assess their ability to receive text messages and tab on a link embedded in the t…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Elevated symptoms of depression and/or anxiety (PHQ-9 greater than or equal to 10, GAD-7 greater than or equal to 10) * Proficiency in English * Access to a smartphone and internet * Ability to receive text messages Exclusion Criteria: * Non-US citizen or legal resident (green card holder) * History of psychosis or mania * Suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm indicated by PHQ9 item 9 and BDI item 9 * Individuals who do not provide the information required for GUID generation * Previous participation
Interventions
- OtherIntroductory Coaching Session
Participant is randomized to receive a 30-minute meditation coaching session
- OtherIntroductory Information Session
Participant is randomized to receive a 30-minute information session
- OtherOn-Demand Email Support
email support throughout the 4 week intervention period
- OtherMicrosupport
Text message microsupport throughout the 4 week intervention period
Location
- Center for Healthy MindsMadison, Wisconsin