Exploring Empathy and Compassion Using Digital Narratives
Launched by MCGILL UNIVERSITY · May 7, 2021
Trial Information
Current as of July 24, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying how sharing personal stories about mental health struggles through digital formats, like videos, can help people feel more empathy and compassion towards others. The goal is to understand how these shared experiences can create connections and foster kindness in society, especially regarding those who suffer from mental disorders. By exploring these digital narratives, the researchers aim to see if they can change the way people view mental illness and reduce stigma.
To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 35 years old and not currently in a hospital. If you join, you will have the chance to create and share your own digital story about your experiences. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and it's open to everyone regardless of gender. This study is important because it looks at how personal storytelling can help people heal and encourage a supportive community around mental health issues.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 18-35 years of age
- • Not currently admitted to a hospital
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Not in age range (18-35 years of age)
- • Currently admitted to a hospital
- • Attended the digital storytelling workshop and made a digital story used in the RCT
About Mcgill University
McGill University, a prestigious research institution located in Montreal, Canada, is committed to advancing medical science through innovative clinical trials. Renowned for its rigorous academic standards and collaborative approach, McGill fosters a dynamic environment that integrates cutting-edge research with clinical practice. With a focus on improving patient outcomes, the university's clinical trials span a wide range of therapeutic areas, leveraging the expertise of its diverse faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. McGill University is dedicated to ethical research practices and the dissemination of knowledge, ensuring that findings contribute meaningfully to the global healthcare landscape.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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