Voice Activated Personal Assistant for Depression Among Older Adults
Running, not enrolling · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Depression, Anxiety
In brief
Participants will use Amazon Alexa to test a new voice-assisted program for mental health management. The participant will use this program to help with goal setting, reminders, and various other services. The participant may be supported by a caregiver, if available, or by research team member who will serve as a coach for the duration of the study to guide them with using the program. Participants will be asked to complete surveys and assessments about their experiences during the 12-week study period. Participants will be randomized into two groups: those who receive a guide to help them with utilization of the program to its fullest potential and those who do not receive that guide.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06114485
- Run by
- Northwestern University
- People needed
- 80
- Starts
- 2023-12-04
- Expected to finish
- 2026-06-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-13
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adults 65 years or older
- English-speaking
- Elevated depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥ 10)
- Have Wi-Fi access
- Cognitively intact (Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) score ≥17)
- or
- Inclusion criteria:
- Adults 18 years or older
- English-speaking
- Provide support to an older adult (65 or older)
- Have access to Wi-Fi
- Demonstrating capacity to consent
- Cognitively intact (Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) score ≥17 if 65 years or older)
Where it is running
- Northwestern University — Chicago, Illinois, United States
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