NCT04155736

Testing a Self-Management App for Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Self-Management App for Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress: The Role of Coaching Support

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (actual)
• Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acceptability and efficacy of a self-guided behavioral health tool delivered by mobile app (called "Renew") for people who are experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress. This study also aims to determine the necessity of coaching support over and above support from peers, shedding light on the critical question of level of support resources needed to maintain mHealth app engagement.

Conditions

• PTSD

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Renew	Renew is a behavioral health self-management app/too that focuses on three core activities: 1) in vivo exposure (to help participants approach safe situations they have been avoiding that they want to feel comfortable in), 2) expressive writing (to help participants emotionally process trauma memories), and 3) Self-Care exercises (designed to promote behavioral activation, social connectedness and relaxation; includes a breathing relaxation tool). Users have access to psychoeducation via a whiteboard video and short texts as well as Motivation content (quotes, videos, images, and songs) related to confronting challenges and overcoming fears. For each exercise that is completed, the user earns points that are connected to levels and visually reinforcing images (i.e., a growing tree).

Timeline

• Start date: 2020-07-11
• Primary completion: 2021-02-06
• Completion: 2021-02-06
• First posted: 2019-11-07
• Last updated: 2021-03-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States