CompletedNot Applicable

The Effectiveness of a Positive Psychology App in the General Population

Netherlands250 participantsStarted 2022-04-04

Plain-language summary

The corona crisis has a negative impact on the mental wellbeing of the Dutch population. Positive psychology exercises (PPOs) can potentially improve mental well-being and reduce mild and moderate psychological complaints. Previous research has shown moderate to large effects of PPOs on well-being in people with reduced wellbeing and psychological symptoms at baseline. The University of Twente developed an app (Training in Positivity; TiP) based on an effective intervention. The goal of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of TiP in the general population in people experiencing reduced mental wellbeing as a result of the corona crisis. People using the app will be compared to a waiting list control group.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. The participant is at least 18 years old
. The participant has an e-mail address and is in possession of a smartphone or tablet with access to the internet.
. The participant is willing to do a positive psychology exercise 6 days a week for 3 weeks
. The participant has sufficient command of the Dutch language to be able to complete questionnaires and exercises.
. The participant gives consent to participate in the study using the online informed consent procedure.

Exclusion criteria

. The presence of severe anxiety symptoms: a score of 15 or higher on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 items (GAD-7)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Mental well-being

Timeframe: Change from baseline mental well-being at 3 weeks (T1) and change from baseline mental well-being at 3 months (T2).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05292560

SponsorUniversity of Twente

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-01

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