Remote Schizophrenia Research Study
Researchers at Dartmouth College are conducting a study on daily symptoms of schizophrenia using smartphone data and short surveys to better understand how symptoms change in everyday life.
Fast Facts
Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
18+
Years Old
Compensation
Provided Up To $422
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
This research study aims to learn how daily behaviors and symptoms are connected in people living with schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia symptoms can change from day to day, but traditional clinic visits often do not capture what people experience in their everyday lives. Researchers want to better understand how symptoms such as motivation, thinking difficulties, and social withdrawal change over time outside of the clinic.
In this study, participants use a smartphone app that collects information about daily activity patterns such as movement, sleep, screen time, and light exposure. Participants also complete short surveys about their symptoms throughout the day. By combining these sources of information, researchers hope to identify patterns that may help improve how symptoms are monitored and supported in the future.
Study Background
This research study aims to learn how daily behaviors and symptoms are connected in people living with schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia symptoms can change from day to day, but traditional clinic visits often do not capture what people experience in their everyday lives. Researchers want to better understand how symptoms such as motivation, thinking difficulties, and social withdrawal change over time outside of the clinic.
In this study, participants use a smartphone app that collects information about daily activity patterns such as movement, sleep, screen time, and light exposure. Participants also complete short surveys about their symptoms throughout the day. By combining these sources of information, researchers hope to identify patterns that may help improve how symptoms are monitored and supported in the future.
Additional Information
This study is being done to better understand how symptoms of schizophrenia change during daily life. Researchers hope this information will help improve future tools that support symptom monitoring and personalized treatment.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 or older
- Lifetime diagnosis of schizophrenia
- Currently taking an antipsychotic medication with no changes in the past 30 days
- Owns a smartphone (iPhone or Android) with cellular data
- Lives in the United States
- Fluent in English and able to provide consent
- Willing to use a smartphone app and complete daily surveys for 90 days
- Must be willing to download and use the Mood Triggers smartphone app
Exclusion Criteria:
- Active suicidality
- Schizoaffective disorder
Participation is fully remote and takes place in four steps.
- Online Screening
You will complete a short online questionnaire about your eligibility, background, and mental health history.
- Virtual Interview and Baseline Survey
If eligible, you will complete a virtual diagnostic interview with a research assistant and complete baseline questionnaires.
- 90 Day Study Period
You will download the Mood Triggers smartphone app. The app collects passive data such as activity levels, sleep patterns, phone use, and light exposure. You will also complete short symptom surveys three times per day.
- Post Study Survey
At the end of the 90-day study period, you will complete a final survey about your symptoms and your experience in the study.
Yes. Participants can earn up to $422 depending on completion of study activities.
Compensation may include payment for the diagnostic interview, surveys during the study, and the final survey. Participants who complete most study activities may also receive a bonus. Payments are provided after study participation through an Amazon gift card.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.