Mental Health Pathways in Internet Support Groups

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Depression, Stress, Anxiety

In brief

People facing serious health threats increasingly use Internet health support communities to obtain informational support, emotional support and other resources. This study introduces software algorithms similar to those used by social media sites to put people in touch with helpful information and social interactions. Participants from the American Cancer Society's Cancer Support Network will have access to this online support group using the default interface that orders content by broad content category and date or with a new interface that highlights communication content and people that match users' interests and needs.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02396472

Run by

Carnegie Mellon University

People needed

6500

Starts

2016-06-01

Expected to finish

2019-08-16

Last updated by the study team

2021-02-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Is an existing or new registrant to the American Cancer Society's Cancer Support Network.

Where it is running

• Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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