Safety study of onCall mobile health peer support app in PTSD

Based on the public registry summary, this study is trying to understand: First Responders, or Public Safety Personnel (PSP), play a key role in protecting the health and safety of Canadians, yet this important work can take a toll on their mental health, leading to an elevated risk of post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI). Mobile health approaches are. The study team can confirm the exact objective and what it means for you.

This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study involving OnCall mobile health peer support app. Phase is mainly useful to check for medication studies and some device studies.

This study may concern people with ptsd; age range: From 18 Years to 70 Years. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.

You may take part in sessions or exercises related to habits, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors.

Behavioral studies can involve habits, emotions, motivation, stress, sleep, or ways of thinking. Ask whether the intervention could affect your mood or stress, and who to contact if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.

The likely practical burden appears high. Things to check include multiple visits or assessments, questionnaires/interviews/assessments. Ask the study team about duration, visits, possible compensation, data access, and what happens if you want to stop.

This study is sponsored by McMaster University, which appears to be a university. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

The recruitment status is not clearly listed. Check the official registry or contact the study team. The registry lists an estimated enrollment of 210 participants.