TECH-E: Randomized Controlled Trial of MoodRing - Adolescents

STUDY BASICS

Does your child age 12-17 have depression? Does your child read and understand English and have a smartphone? If so, you and your child may be able to participate in a study to see how technology might help with depression. Participation involves both children and parents/guardians over 6 months, completion of online surveys, and possible testing of a smartphone app. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of the study is to determine if an application on a mobile device can help adolescents manage mood symptoms.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• age 12 -17
• read and understand English
• has an Android or iOS smartphone and access to a smartphone data plan
• currently in United States
• prior or present history of depression

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Teens and parents are asked to participate for 6 months and may involve downloading applications to the adolescent’s phone. The applications will collect non-sensitive cellphone data and store it on a secure cloud server. Teens will be required to have a cellphone and a data plan to participate in the research study.

Adolescents will be asked to take weekly surveys