NAVO:J School-Based Group Intervention for Adolescent Mental Health

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age7-19
SponsorAjou University School of Medicine

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to determine and verify whether a school-based group intervention using the digital mental health platform NAVO:J can effectively improve the mental health of adolescents-particularly reducing depression, anxiety, and stress while enhancing resilience.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Students who apply for the group intervention program

Possession of an internet-enabled smartphone

Consent to study participation by both the participant and their legal guardian

Disqualifiers

Inability to install or run "NAVO:J" on the participant's smartphone

Current participation in another interventional study

A medical condition severe enough to preclude the intervention or outcome assessment

Judged by the researcher to be unlikely to participate cooperatively through the end of the study

Trial design

Design model

Single group

Treatments tested in this trial

  • NAVO:J (digital mental health platform)

    Behavioral

    Participants use NAVO:J, a digital mental health platform developed for adolescents, delivered as a structured group intervention over 17 weeks (17 sessions, once weekly, approximately 40 minutes each). The platform provides algorithm-based recommended videos, 12 tailored "mind solutions" based on emotional-behavioral characteristics, self-assessments (personality, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, smartphone use), expert-supported community features, mind coaching, growth tracking across 10 adolescent mental health indicators, and a mood diary. Sessions are facilitated weekly by trained researchers following a standardized manual.

Treatment groups

250 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group
Group A: NAVO:J Intervention GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Change in Depression (PHQ-9)

Depression is measured using the Korean version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), based on the DSM-IV criteria for major depressive disorder, assessing symptoms experienced over the past two weeks. The scale consists of 9 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale (score range: 0-27). Higher scores indicate more severe depressive symptoms. Change is assessed by comparing scores at baseline, mid-point, and post-intervention.

Time frame
Baseline, week 8 (mid-point), week 17 (post-intervention)
2

Change in Resilience (CD-RISC-10)

Resilience is measured using the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10), a self-report measure of an individual's ability to recover and adapt under adversity or stress. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (score range: 0-40). Higher scores indicate greater resilience. Change is assessed by comparing scores at baseline, mid-point, and post-intervention.

Time frame
Baseline, week 8 (mid-point), week 17 (post-intervention)

Secondary outcomes

1

Change in Maum-EASY Anxiety and Depression Problems

The Maum-EASY Test is a self-report screening tool developed to detect students' mental health problems early and prevent worsening. The anxiety and depression subscale measures the level of anxiety- and depression-related problems, with each item rated on a 4-point Likert scale (0-3). Higher scores indicate a greater likelihood of such problems (score range: 0-24). Change is assessed by comparing scores at baseline, mid-point, and post-intervention.

Time frame
Baseline, week 8 (mid-point), week 17 (post-intervention)
2

Change in Maum-EASY Suicide and Crisis Problems

The suicide and crisis subscale of the Maum-EASY Test measures the level of serious risk symptoms such as suicidality and severe psychological problems, with each item rated on a 4-point Likert scale (0-3). Higher scores indicate a greater need for priority attention and intervention (score range: 0-18). Change is assessed by comparing scores at baseline, mid-point, and post-intervention.

Time frame
Baseline, week 8 (mid-point), week 17 (post-intervention)
3

Change in Maum-EASY Externalizing Problems

The externalizing subscale of the Maum-EASY Test measures the level of outwardly expressed behavioral problems, with each item rated on a 4-point Likert scale (0-3). Higher scores indicate a greater likelihood of problems such as oppositional behavior, delinquency, and habitual lying (score range: 0-24). Change is assessed by comparing scores at baseline, mid-point, and post-intervention.

Time frame
Baseline, week 8 (mid-point), week 17 (post-intervention)
4

Change in Maum-EASY Psychological Trauma Problems

The psychological trauma subscale of the Maum-EASY Test measures the presence of traumatic experiences and related problems, with each item rated on a 4-point Likert scale (0-3). Higher scores indicate a greater likelihood of problems such as intrusive memories, avoidance of others, and distrust of others (score range: 0-21). Change is assessed by comparing scores at baseline, mid-point, and post-intervention.

Time frame
Baseline, week 8 (mid-point), week 17 (post-intervention)

Other outcomes

1

Change in Big Five Personality Traits (BFI-K-10)

Personality is measured using a 15-item short form of the Big Five Inventory, comprising five subfactors: neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree) (score range: 15-75). Change is assessed by comparing scores at baseline, mid-point, and post-intervention.

Time frame
Baseline, week 8 (mid-point), week 17 (post-intervention)
2

NAVO:J App Log Data (Adherence)

Objective adherence is assessed using NAVO:J platform log data, including app access time and the scope of activities completed during the study period. This measure is used to verify participant compliance with the intervention.

Time frame
Throughout the intervention period (week 1 to week 17)
3

Self-Reported Adherence Questionnaire

Subjective adherence is assessed using a self-report questionnaire on the number and duration of app sessions during the study period, administered at the post-intervention assessment.

Time frame
Week 17 (post-intervention)
4

Smartphone App Satisfaction Questionnaire

App satisfaction is assessed using a self-report questionnaire evaluating ease of use, information reliability and quality, perceived improvement in mental health, and overall satisfaction, administered at the post-intervention assessment.

Time frame
Week 17 (post-intervention)

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