Reducing Anxiety Levels Through the Dharma Life App-Based and Mentor-Based Program Targeting Personality Characteristics: A Randomized Control Trial
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to examine whether an app- and mentor-based program reduced anxiety among individuals reporting difficulties with anxiety.
For the intervention group, this study involved completing an 8-week program focused on helping participants reach their personality goals. The program involved app-based games, journaling, and completing behavioral challenges. Participants engaged with the study app for approximately 15 minutes per day and spoke with a study mentor weekly for 1 hour. Participants were asked to complete surveys prior to and after the program. The pre-program survey lasted approximately 1 hour, and the post-program survey lasted approximately 30 minutes.
For the control group, this study involved completing surveys. Participants were asked to complete surveys 8 weeks apart. The first batch of surveys lasted approximately 1 hour, and the follow-up surveys lasted approximately 30 minutes.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: App Participants completed surveys at baseline and again after 8 weeks. Participants completed app-based games and consultation with a mentor over an 8 week period focused on alleviating anxiety. |
Behavioral: App
Participants completed games on an app and sessions with a mentor focused on alleviating anxiety over 8 weeks.
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No Intervention: Control Participants completed surveys at baseline and again after 8 weeks. |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Beck Anxiety Inventory [Baseline and after 8 weeks]
Self report survey of anxiety symptoms
- GAD-7 [Baseline and after 8 weeks]
Self report survey of anxiety symptoms
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Moderate to severe anxiety levels based on the BAI and GAD-7
Exclusion Criteria:
- We excluded participants experiencing any of the following self-reported behaviors in the past 6 months: substance abuse, self-harm, harm or destruction of another person or their property, suicidal ideations, and feeling helpless after the death of a loved one
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Dharma Life Sciences | New York | New York | United States | 10173 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Dharma Life Sciences LLC
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- Pro00054638