Brightline: Advancing Mental Health on Campus
Launched by NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY · Jan 9, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 01, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The Brightline study is looking into mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and loneliness among university students. Researchers want to find out how digital tools, like smartphones and wearable devices, can help identify signs of these conditions. By collecting data from these devices, they hope to create ways to predict mental health states and spot students who might be at risk for mental health problems.
To participate, you need to be a full-time undergraduate student, at least 18 years old, and have a smartphone that can connect to the internet. It’s important that you can understand and communicate in English and are willing to wear a device that tracks your health for six months. However, if you have a current mental health diagnosis or are receiving treatment, this study isn’t right for you. If you decide to join, you’ll help researchers learn more about mental health on campus, which could lead to better support for students in the future.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Be aged 18 years or older.
- • Be a current full-time undergraduate student.
- • Own a smartphone with Wi-Fi, 4G, and Bluetooth capabilities.
- • Possess adequate English language proficiency.
- • Be able to download the study apps.
- • Provide informed consent.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Are part-time students.
- • Have a current diagnosis of any mental health disorder or a past diagnosis with any bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, or any psychotic disorder.
- • Are currently undergoing mental health treatment.
- • Lack sufficient English proficiency.
- • Report suicidal ideation as indicated by Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Item-9, "Thoughts you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way".
- • Cannot commit to wearing a wearable device for the six-month monitoring period.
- • Receive special education accommodations or support from the university.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a leading research-intensive institution located in Singapore, renowned for its commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation across various fields, including healthcare and biomedical sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, NTU leverages its cutting-edge research capabilities and interdisciplinary expertise to facilitate groundbreaking clinical studies aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing medical practices. The university collaborates with various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and industry partners, to ensure rigorous scientific methodologies and ethical standards are upheld throughout the research process. NTU's focus on translating research findings into real-world applications positions it at the forefront of medical advancements and contributes significantly to the global healthcare landscape.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Singapore, , Singapore
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Andy WH Khong, PhD
Principal Investigator
Nanyang Technological University
Andy HY Ho, PhD, EdD
Principal Investigator
Nanyang Technological University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported