CompletedNANCT04602741

Examining a Digital Health Approach for Advancing Schizophrenia Illness Self-management and Provider Engagement

Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Trial Details

Condition	Schizophrenia, Schizo Affective Disorder, Psychotic Disorders
Intervention	A4i Intervention
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Participants	91
Est. Completion	1 June 2023
Last Updated	22 May 2026

Primary Outcome

Recruitment; Retention; App Interactions; Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events; App Likes

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants will be adults, 18 years of age or older, with a chart diagnosis of a DSM-5 schizophrenia spectrum illness confirmed by a structured diagnostic interview (SCID-5)40. 2. All participants will be engaged in outpatient psychiatric treatment. 3. Proficiency in English. 4. Own and use an Android or iOS smartphone. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Lack of capacity with no identified substitute decision maker. 2. Intellectual disability.

Trial Sites

Countries

Canada

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Related Analysis

Digital Health Feasibility Study Completed: App4Independence Shows Promise for Schizophrenia Self-Management — Early Results Signal New Care Pathway

A completed feasibility study of App4Independence (A4i) demonstrates promising potential for digital health interventions in schizophrenia care. The 91-participant Canadian trial evaluated a purpose-built platform combining personalised coping prompts, peer networking, and provider engagement tools.

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