TrueBlue Clinical Study - Investigating the Use of a Mobile Phone App TrueBlue for Monitoring Depression and Anxiety

Launched by BLUESKEYE AI · Apr 9, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The TrueBlue Clinical Study is researching a mobile phone app called TrueBlue, designed to help monitor mood and emotions in women who are either pregnant or have recently given birth. The main goal of this study is to see how safe and easy it is to use this app, and whether it accurately reflects the mood levels of the users. The study will involve women aged 18 and older, who are at least 12 weeks pregnant or less than 12 weeks postpartum, and live in Nottinghamshire, UK. Participants will need to understand and speak English and have access to the internet and a smartphone.

If you join the study, you’ll help us understand how well the app works and if there are any issues while using it. The initial phase will focus on recruiting about 125 participants over 14 months, starting with a smaller pilot group to test the process. It’s important to note that women with certain mental health conditions, such as severe anxiety or other psychiatric disorders, will not be eligible to participate. This study is a step toward improving support for women dealing with depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • - 18 years or older
• • Fluent in spoken and written English
• • Has capacity to provide consent
• • At least 12 weeks pregnant or less than 12 weeks postpartum
• • Access to internet connectivity
• • Access to a compatible smart phone device (for up to 10 participants, where needed through not having a personal device, this access may be provided through the study team).
• • Has a current GP within Nottinghamshire
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • ● Current clinically diagnosed psychiatric disorder other than depression
• • Previous history of a clinically diagnosed psychiatric disorder, other than depression and generalised anxiety disorder (including previous Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse Disorders, Eating Disorders)
• • Clinical diagnosis of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Parkinson's Disease or other current Neurological Disorder.