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NCT Number: NCT03443206

Loves Company: Combatting Emotional Disturbance in the Digital Age

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Adolescent - Emotional Problem Behavior Personal Satisfaction Psychological Well-Being

Age range

14 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Northwell Health

Glen Oaks, New York, 10011, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

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

Treatment and study plan

anonymous social support

Other

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).

Psychoeducation

Other

educational materials related to mental health

online resources

Other

links to online mental health resources

Primary outcomes

  1. Adolescent Suicidal Ideation Measure score

    Time frame: 6 months

    frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors

  2. Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score

    Time frame: 6 months

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

  3. General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D)

    Time frame: 6 months

    symptoms of depression lower in treatment group (lower score)

  4. Life Satisfaction

    Time frame: 6 months

    level of satisfaction with quality of life

Secondary outcomes

  1. Adolescent Suicidal Ideation Measure score

    Time frame: 12 months

    frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors

  2. Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score

    Time frame: 12 months

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

  3. General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D)

    Time frame: 12 months

    symptoms of depression lower in treatment group (lower score)

  4. Life Satisfaction

    Time frame: 12 months

    level of satisfaction with quality of life

Other outcomes

  1. site engagement

    Time frame: 6 months

    time spent on site

  2. General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D)

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

    changes in depressive symptoms

  3. Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score

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

    change in burdensomeness and hopelessness

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwell Health

Other

Collaborators

  • American Psychological Foundation

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Feb 23, 2018
Registry last updated
Apr 11, 2022

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