Mind Matters; Unveiling the Impact of Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI) on Psychological Distress Among Youth
Launched by FATIMA JINNAH WOMEN UNIVERSITY · Mar 12, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of April 29, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The current study will be designed to assess the efficacy of digital mental health intervention for the management of psychological distress among youth in Pakistan. The study will also examine the mediating role of Type-D personality in the relationship between childhood trauma/ substance abuse and psychological distress. The study will be conducted in two phases. Phase 1 will be a cross-sectional survey and phase 2 will be a randomized controlled trial. A sample of 367 young adults (aged 15-24 years) would be recruited for the cross-sectional survey from different institutions of Rawalpin...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- • Inclusion Criteria: Young boys and girls ranging from 15 to 24 years and those who agreed to participate in the study, not have been diagnosed with any chronic physical or mental illness were included as sample for the study, particularly all those respondents who were fluent in English language (as mode of language used in the questionnaires and the Digital Mental Health Intervention) and own an iPhone, iPad, iPod or smartphone with access to the internet.
- • - Exclusion Criteria: Participants excluded from the study were those who did not fulfil the inclusion criteria: Young boys and girls under the age of 15 years and above 24 years as well as those who didn't had access to smartphone, iPad, iPhone or any other such device; unavailability of internet service; those who were suffering from any severe psychiatric illness, either in the present or in the past; especially those who were on medication or treatment for such problem in the last one year; those suffering from any deliberating physical disease or disability, either in the present or in the past; those who were on any kind of long-term medication for any disease or disorder; as these all can negatively affect the results of the study.
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About Fatima Jinnah Women University
Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) is a leading educational institution dedicated to advancing women's education and empowerment in Pakistan. Committed to fostering innovative research and development, FJWU serves as a clinical trial sponsor focused on enhancing healthcare outcomes through rigorous scientific inquiry. The university collaborates with various stakeholders to conduct high-quality clinical trials that address pressing health issues, ensuring ethical standards and promoting public health initiatives. Through its initiatives, FJWU aims to contribute significantly to the body of medical knowledge and the improvement of healthcare practices, particularly for women and marginalized communities.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Madeeha Fatima Fatima, M.Phil Scholar
Principal Investigator
Fatima Jinnah Women University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported