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Voice Activated Personal Assistant for Depression Among Older Adults

NCT06114485 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2026-04-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Depression, Anxiety

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

VIPA Treatment Program

Participants will receive and Alexa device with a behavioral activation program, along with a detailed guidebook about how to utilize the Alexa device and the VIPA program

BEHAVIORAL

Alexa with Guidebook

Participants will receive an Alexa device with a detailed guidebook on how to use the device.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • David C Mohr, PhD · Northwestern University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-12-04
Primary Completion
2025-03-16
Completion
2026-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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