CONNECT: using electronic devices (e.g. smartphones, smartwatches) to predict relapse of psychosis.
Published: 24 June 2024
Looking for research participants who have received treatment for psychosis in the last two years to use an electronic device for 12 months and answer regular questions, deadline 31st August 2026
People from all walks of life can experience psychosis. Psychosis can involve a range of experiences such as hearing voices, feeling suspicious around others, or having confused thinking. Sometimes these experiences can become distressing and get in the way of living a fulfilling life. In the CONNECT study, we aim to see how changes in activity levels, thoughts, feelings, and behaviours might relate to someone’s mental health getting better or worse. We will collect this data through smartphones, wearables (both of which we can provide) and questionnaires.
Participation opportunities
We are looking for people who are 16 years or over, English-speaking, use NHS mental health services in Greater Glasgow & Clyde and have received treatment for psychosis in the last two years.
Participants in the study will use a smartphone and a wearable device (like a Fitbit or smartwatch) and download the CONNECT app for a period of 12 months. Through the app, we will ask people to answer a short set of questions a few times a week about their thoughts and feelings. We will also collect information automatically (without participants needing to do anything) using sensors which are built into all modern smartphones and wearable devices. This information will be about things like a person’s general movements, sleep and activity levels. If someone does not own a smartphone or wearable device, we are able to provide these. We will also meet with participants (phone, online or in person) over the 12 month period to discuss progress, and gather feedback on their experience in the study.
At the end of the 12 month period, participants will be able to keep the smartphone and wearable device (if they received one for the study). We will also pay for data network costs for the time participants are using the CONNECT app, and for attending research assessments over the 12 months. Participants will also be reimbursed for any reasonable travel to and from research appointments. At the end of the study, we will give people a summary of the information we collected and give participants the opportunity to talk about this with the research team. Participants will also be contributing to the development of new knowledge which could help people who experience psychosis in the future.
Closing date for responses: 31st of August 2026
Contact to enquiry about participation: Leonie Richardson & Beth McCulloch
0141 330 5325
https://www.connectdigitalstudy.com/
First published: 24 June 2024
Closing date for responses: 31st August 2026
To enquire about participating in this research contact: Ggc.connect@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
For more information: https://www.connectdigitalstudy.com/