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Personalized app notifications for chronic pain and mental health

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Researchers are refining in-app notifications to improve engagement with Wysa for Chronic Pain, for people with chronic pain and depression or anxiety symptoms.

Behavioural studyAges 45+United States
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What did researchers investigate?

Researchers are refining in-app notifications to improve engagement with Wysa for Chronic Pain, for people with chronic pain and depression or anxiety symptoms.

Who was this study for?

Adults aged 45 or older living in the United States, with chronic pain and at least moderately severe depression or anxiety symptoms. Access to a mobile device is required.

What did participation involve?

Use the study app and complete surveys at the start and end about mood, pain, physical function and sleep. Some participants may also choose an optional recorded interview.

Listed locations
St LouisSee all locations and recruitment
Participation duration
4-week pilot or subsequent 12-week trials, depending on the study stage
Study activities
Study app and surveys

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Treatment allocation

The study compares app experiences with and without adaptive notifications. Later trials also randomize whether a notification is delivered when its trigger is met.

What risks or side effects were described?

Frequent active suicidal thoughts are an exclusion criterion. The study version of the app is not available to the general public.

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Study information

Study start dateStarted: June 2, 2025
Recruitment status
Completed
Enrollment listed in the registry
1,000
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Sponsor type
University
Study type
Behavioral
Intervention type
Behavioural, Other
Locations
United States
Age range
Over 45 Years
Official registry ID
NCT06978166
Official title
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Evaluating and Optimizing Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs) in a Digital Mental Health Intervention (Wysa for Chronic Pain) for Middle-Aged and Older Adults With Chronic Pain

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Recruitment & locations

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St Louis

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Who is behind this study?

The study sponsor is Washington University School of Medicine, a university.

Who was this study for?

Listed age limits: from 45 years.

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