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Research Study: Therapy and Technology Investigation
University of California, Irvine
We invite you to participate in our four-week mental health research project.
---Overview
This study evaluates a chatbot as a supplementary therapeutic tool. Participants will complete an initial questionnaire, a Zoom enrollment call, and follow a four-week protocol. Compensation includes a $25 Amazon gift code for the baseline survey, with additional compensation for follow-up surveys.
---Study Objective
- To evaluate the efficacy of a chatbot as a supplementary tool within a therapeutic framework.
Study Process
- Finish an initial baseline questionnaire.
- Participate in a brief enrollment call via Zoom.
- Adhere to the study protocol for a duration of four weeks.
Pending authorization, participants may be asked to complete two additional compensated surveys at four and eight weeks post-enrollment.
---Compensation
- $25 Amazon gift code for completing the baseline survey.
- Additional compensation for completing the four-week and eight-week follow-up surveys.
Eligibility Requirements
Participants are required to:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Reside within the United States.
- Be fluent in English.
- Self-report a diagnosis or treatment for GAD or MDD from a licensed professional within the last 12 months.
- Self-report being currently engaged in therapy.
Exclusion Criteria
You are not eligible if you have ever received a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, or have been hospitalized due to suicidality.
---How to Apply
If you are interested, please use the following link to complete the preliminary screening survey:
https://uci.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a8CHv0nNxptvKPc?AdSource=CL101.90026.hc
Should you potentially qualify, a member of the research team will contact you for further steps.