Using phone data to predict depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses your smartphone and a Fitbit to track mood patterns and see if they can predict depression. You may join as someone with a mood disorder, as a healthy volunteer, or as someone at higher risk for mood problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 75 years old.
- You own a smartphone with internet access and can use apps comfortably.
- You are willing to install a study app, wear a Fitbit, and fill out daily mood logs.
- You have not had a serious head injury, epilepsy, or dementia.
- You are not currently in another clinical trial for mood or digital health.
- You do not have an untreated substance use disorder or severe suicidal thoughts.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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