Depression Research Study
This study is investigating how smartphone technology and wearable devices can help researchers better understand changes in depression symptoms over time. By tracking mood, sleep, physical activity, and daily routines, researchers hope to improve future tools for monitoring mental health outside of traditional clinic visits.
At A Glance
Main Criteria
Adults experiencing
symptoms of depression
Compensation
Up to $300
Ages
18 years or older
Location
Remote
How It works
Submit the screening form
A few short questions — no commitment required.
The study team reviews your responses
If you may be a good fit, a member of the team will reach out directly.
Think You May
Be Eligible?
Who can participate?
Ad
ults experiencing symptoms of depression
Living in the United States
Currently hospitalized for a mental health condition
Click Apply Now to see if you qualify
What happens if you participate?
You’ll complete 3 study visits over approximately 8 weeks.
Your first visit lasts about 90 minutes and includes:
- Completing baseline questionnaires
- Receiving a wearable activity tracker
- Training on downloading and using the study smartphone app
Throughout the study, you’ll:
- Wear the activity tracker each day
- Complete brief daily mood check-ins through the app
- Complete weekly mental health and quality-of-life questionnaires
- Have the option to submit brief voice recordings through the app
At your final online session, you’ll:
- Return the wearable activity tracker
- Complete follow-up questionnaires
- Participate in a brief online interview about your study experience
