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NCT06114485 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Voice Activated Personal Assistant for Depression Among Older Adults

A NA study of Depression, Anxiety, sponsored by Northwestern University.

Active
Registry status
NA
Development phase
80
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06114485: Active NA study of Depression, Anxiety, sponsored by Northwestern University.

NCT06114485 is a NA study of Depression, Anxiety that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, below the 423-participant average among 40 other Depression, Anxiety trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT06114485, a NA study of Depression, Anxiety, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Northwestern University.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
80 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Participants will use Amazon Alexa to test a new voice-assisted program for mental health management. The participant will use this program to help with goal setting, reminders, and various other services. The participant may be supported by a caregiver, if available, or by research team member who will serve as a coach for the duration of the study to guide them with using the program. Participants will be asked to complete surveys and assessments about their experiences during the 12-week study period. Participants will be randomized into two groups: those who receive a guide to help them with utilization of the program to its fullest potential and those who do not receive that guide.

Primary Outcome

The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) PHQ-9 measures depression symptom severity on a scale of 0-27, with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity. The PHQ-9 measures depressive symptom severity on a scale of 0-27, with higher scores indicating greater severity

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL VIPA Treatment Program
  • BEHAVIORAL Alexa with Guidebook

Study Locations (1)

Illinois

  • Northwestern University - Chicago

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 80 participants
Start Date 2023-12-04
Est. Completion 2025-10-31
Phase NA
Northwestern University

1,209 total trials

What the registry record for NCT06114485 still lists

NCT06114485 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 80 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 423-participant average among 40 other Depression, Anxiety trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Depression, Anxiety appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which VIPA Treatment Program is the first listed.

NCT06114485 reports a single indexed study location in Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06114485 about?

NCT06114485 is a clinical study titled "Voice Activated Personal Assistant for Depression Among Older Adults". Participants will use Amazon Alexa to test a new voice-assisted program for mental health management. The participant will use this program to help with goal setting, reminders, and various other services. The participant may be supported by a caregiver, if available, or by research team member who ...

What is the current status of trial NCT06114485?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2023-12-04. Estimated completion is 2025-10-31.

What conditions does trial NCT06114485 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Anxiety.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06114485?

The interventions under investigation include: VIPA Treatment Program (BEHAVIORAL), Alexa with Guidebook (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06114485?

This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06114485 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Depression, Anxiety

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT06114485's enrollment target sits among peer trials

80 29th of 40 higher than 12 of 40 other Depression, Anxiety trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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