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Dr Peter Phiri
+44 7557541943
peter.phiri@southernhealth.nhs.uk


Dr Pedro Henriques
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pedro.henriques@iamyiam.com


Prof Shanaya Rathod
+44 2380 47 5112
shanaya.Rathod@southernhealth.nhs.uk


Ms Sana Sajid
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Sana.Sajid@southernhealth.nhs.uk


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Testing the mHealth app SyD to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of UK healthcare workers

Not Recruiting

Open to: All Genders

Age: Adult

Southampton

Medical Conditions

Mental health (anxiety, depression, stress), quality of life

This information is provided directly by researchers, and we recognise that it isn't always easy to understand. We are working with researchers to improve the accessibility of this information. In some summaries, you may come across links to external websites. These websites will have more information to help you better understand the study.


Preventable diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and joint problems can make people sick and reduce their quality of life. Mental health problems like stress, anxiety, and depression affect a lot of people too. The COVID-19 pandemic has made things worse. People may have trouble following lifestyle changes to improve their health, but things like self-monitoring and goal-setting can help. Using mobile health (mHealth) interventions, like an app called SYD, can personalize recommendations to help people make these changes. We want to see if using SYD can improve people's quality of life and mental health.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

01 Jun 2021 15 Apr 2022

As part of the study you will be asked to:
1. Engage with the SYD application on your smartphone
2. Complete study assessments involving questions regarding your quality of life and wellbeing using a study website


Active NHS staff with an NHS email address, aged at least 18 years, own a smartphone, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) test score between 8 and 14 inclusive, indicating mild to moderate anxiety or depressive symptoms

You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


1. Unwilling or unable to participate2. Any other concurrent psychological interventions3. Concurrent participation in an interventional clinical trial4. People considered clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19)


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • Moorgreen Hospital
    Botley Road West End
    Southampton
    SO30 3JB

Potential participants who score between 8-14 inclusive will be eligible, as these scores indicate individuals most likely to benefit from interventions of wellbeing like SYD and to be considered safe as higher scores may indicate depression/anxiety levels needing formal psychological evaluation.
We do not anticipate there being any risk associated with participating in this study. All information provided on the SYD app is intended for general information and educational purposes only, not as medical advice or a substitute for medical advice provided by a doctor or other qualified health practitioner.

Dr Pedro Henriques
-
pedro.henriques@iamyiam.com


Ms Sana Sajid
-
Sana.Sajid@southernhealth.nhs.uk


Dr Peter Phiri
+44 7557541943
peter.phiri@southernhealth.nhs.uk


Prof Shanaya Rathod
+44 2380 47 5112
shanaya.Rathod@southernhealth.nhs.uk



The study is sponsored by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and funded by iamYiam.



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Read full details for Trial ID: ISRCTN41061413

Or CPMS 48382

Last updated 13 June 2023

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