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REACHOUT Mental Health Support Mobile App
Sponsor: University of British Columbia
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of participation in a 6-month peer-led mental health support program, delivered via a mobile app (REACHOUT), to adults with type 1 diabetes compared to a wait-list control condition. Participants will connect with a Peer-Supporter (an adult with type 1 diabetes trained in providing mental health support), and have access to the app features including a 24/7 chat room and face-to-face support delivered via virtual happy hours.
Official title: Using a Virtual Care Platform to Deliver Peer-led Mental Health Support to Rural and Remote Communities in BC: a Randomized Wait-list Controlled Trial of the REACHOUT Intervention
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
225
Start Date
2024-01-15
Completion Date
2025-04-25
Last Updated
2024-11-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
REACHOUT Virtual Mental Health Support
REACHOUT is a mobile app which delivers peer-led mental health support to adults with type 1 diabetes. The mobile app has three support features: 1. One-on-one support delivered by a Peer Supporter. Participants will be able to review Peer Supporter profiles and connect with one of their choosing. 2. Group support delivered via a 24/7 chat room 3. Face to face support delivered via virtual happy hours
Locations (1)
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada