The SMART study is testing an app-based intervention (REPS) that has the potential to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
Who is eligible?
Prospective participants must be between the ages of 18 and 65.
Must be currently experiencing symptoms of trauma-related distress.
Must be fluent in the English language.
Must have an Android or iPhone smart device running sufficient software (i.e. at least iOS 11.0).
Must be able and willing to perform daily smartphone training for a period of two weeks.
Meet other eligibility criteria.
What will I be doing?
In the SMART study, we are testing the effectiveness of an app-based intervention for reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress. This app is called REPS.
If you decide to participate in the study, and are eligible to do so, you will have the opportunity to complete a number of trainings on the REPS app.
Throughout the study, you will be screened several times to assess what post-traumatic stress symptoms you may be experiencing. These screenings will be delivered through questionnaires in the REPS app.
Why should I participate?
The chance to contribute to scientific knowledge that may eventually lead to a treatment for post-traumatic stress.
Monetary compensation (see below).
Will I be paid?
Participants who complete the entire study will be paid with $35 in Amazon eCodes.
Participants who decide to withdraw from the study at any point will be paid according to what tasks they have completed thus far.
If you have any other questions about the study, feel free to contact the study coordinator via email ([email protected]).
You can also contact the study's Principal Investigators, Dr. Aoife O'Donovan and Dr. Joaquin Anguera at any point in the study ([email protected]; [email protected]).
