What you should know:
– Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Marketing, Inc. (Otsuka)a global pharmaceutical company, and In Truth Life Sciences LLC (In Truth)a precision healthcare technology company, has partnered to launch a groundbreaking research initiative called “My mental health journey.”
– The longitudinal registry study aims to significantly improve our understanding of depression and other mental health problems.
The power of real-world data
My Mental Health Journey will recruit adult participants in the United States who are experiencing symptoms of depression. This large-scale observational study will leverage real-world data to provide valuable insights:
- Understanding the progression of depression: By tracking participants’ experiences over time, researchers will better understand how depression progresses.
- Diversity and inclusion: The study design prioritizes recruiting a diverse population, ensuring the research reflects the true spectrum of depression.
Participant engagement through technology
Participating in My Mental Health Journey is designed to be convenient and informative:
- Self-Guided Assessments: Participants will periodically complete online surveys about their depression journey.
- Digital data collection: Digital data shared securely will bring valuable real-world insights to the study.
- Access to resources: Participants will have access to educational resources on depression and related mental health topics.
- Future research opportunities: Participants will benefit from a streamlined pathway to participate in future clinical research studies focused on mental health.
Verily point of view: supporting the study
Verily will use its expertise in precision health technology to manage the study through its Verily Viewpoint platform. This platform offers:
- End-to-end solutions: Verily Viewpoint provides a comprehensive suite of tools for participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis.
- Simplified user experience: The platform prioritizes user-friendly design to ensure a positive experience for participants.
- Multimodal data collection: The platform brings together various data points to create a holistic picture of participant experiences.
Availability
The My Mental Health Journey registry is now recruiting participants across the United States. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of depression and would like to contribute to this vital research effort
“We are excited to contribute to the era of precision for mental health care by leveraging multimodal data to provide a more complete picture of a person’s individual journey through treatment,” said Andrew Trister, MD , PhD, medical and scientific director at Verily. . “Our work with Otsuka offers the promise of accelerating the development and delivery of innovative treatments for depression to serve the millions of patients in need of safe, effective and accessible care. »
