The project aims to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of a smartphone intervention for depressive symptoms and insomnia in people living under prolonged stress due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. A secondary aim is to assess the clinical outcomes of the intervention by comparing changes in symptoms from baseline (T0) to post-intervention (T1 \&T2) (single-arm feasibility design). The participants will receive an app-based smartphone intervention with psychoeducational content, relaxation exercises and mindfulness-based interventions and symptom tracking.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Civilians
* Be in possession of a smartphone
* Be minimum 18 years of age
* Sufficient knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian
* Mild or moderate depression or distress (PHQ-9 score 5-14) OR mild or moderate insomnia symptoms (ISI score 8-21)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute suicidal tendencies (defined as a score of 1 or greater on item 9 of the PHQ-9)
* Moderately severe depression (defined as a PHQ-9 score of 15 or more)
* Severe insomnia (defined as a ISI score of 22 or more)
* Neither displaying symptoms of mild or moderate depression NOR mild or moderate insomnia symptoms (defined as both scores to be below the mild classification: a PHQ-9 score 4 or less AND a ISI score 7 or less)
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Feasibility of Solomiya app
Timeframe: Post-intervention (4 weeks from baseline)
2
Acceptability of Solomiya app
Timeframe: Post-intervention (4 weeks from baseline)