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Effectiveness of a Digital Application for Adolescents With Mild to Moderate Anxiety
Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital
Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effectiveness of a new therapist-guided rule based intervention in Bergen Municipality, Child and Family help center. Do they have a decrease in anxiety symptoms following the intervention? Do they have an increase in functional level following the intervention? Researchers will compare the therapist-guided rule based intervention with treatment as usual for adolescents with mild to moderate anxiety. Participants will use the intervention, which is based on CBT, for 8 weeks.
Official title: Effektiviteten av en Digital Mestringsapp for Ungdommer Med Mild Til Moderat Angst
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
13 Years - 16 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
128
Start Date
2025-01-16
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2025-08-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Modi
The Modi course, an eight-week mobile application intervention for adolescents with anxiety symptoms, is based on cognitive therapy. Guided by a rule-based chatbot named "Anna," users navigate through predefined options and responses, learning about anxiety and recording their challenges. The app includes animated videos, illustrations, and audio files to enhance engagement. Modi consists of six chapters, with a focus on psychoeducation, the cognitive triangle, and exposure exercises. Participants receive guidance from two Modi therapists who provide weekly support via messages and scheduled phone calls, ensuring personalized assistance and addressing any issues throughout the course.
Treatment as usual
Participants receive usual treatment at their local Child and Family Services. This treatment, known as Treatment as Usual (TAU), is not standardized but reflects the care they would receive in regular practice. It aligns with national clinical guidelines and includes individual therapy, parental counseling, and assessments. Typically, the treatment is provided by a therapist trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or a psychologist
Locations (1)
Research centre for digital mental health services, Haukeland University Hospital
Bergen, Vestland, Norway