https://pittplusme.org/study/motivasparkpar
MotivaSpark: A Personalized Neurological Jumpstart - Parent of an adolescent 13-17
STUDY BASICS
Are you the parent of an adolescent with depression? If so, your child may be eligible for a research study at the University of Pittsburgh examining a potential smartphone application for depression. Participants are asked to complete a virtual interview lasting 15 – 30 minutes. Compensation is provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
This research is to evaluate MotivaSpark, a digital therapeutic designed to address anhedonia, a core and often treatment-resistant feature of depression in young adults. Anhedonia is characterized by reduced motivation and diminished ability to experience pleasure and is frequently associated with poor functional outcomes despite standard treatments. The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical utility of MotivaSpark when used in real-world clinical settings.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Parent of an adolescent:
- ages 13-17
- have depression or a history of depression
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Participants are asked to complete a virtual interview lasting 15 - 30 minutes.
IRB: STUDY26020069C
- MotivaSpark: A Personalized Neurological Jumpstart
MEET THE RESEARCHER
Manny Rengasamy
Manivel Rengasamy, MD, is faculty at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Rengasamy’s research interests include examining depression in adolescents and young adults, rapid-acting treatments in depression, as well as further characterizing inflammatory activation in pediatric depression.