STUDY
Psychological stress during studies
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Robert Enke Foundation
In a cohort study, we are investigating the effect of elona therapy as an accompaniment to outpatient online psychotherapy.Panikstörung oder Agoraphobie.
research partners
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Elona Health GmbH
participants
Students under increased mental stress
runtime
November 2021 to April 2022
population size
110 test subjects
note
Please note that due to high demand, we unfortunately have to keep a waiting list at the moment. We hope to be able to provide more capacity again in the short term.
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Try out integrated psychotherapy
As a university-related spin-off of HHU, we have developed Elona therapy. elony therapy is a smartphone app that is used in parallel with outpatient behavioral therapy and is intended to help process therapy content between therapy sessions and thus support the learning process. In doing so, we want to intensify treatment and promote the relationship between patients and therapists.
To test elona therapy, we offer students with subclinical depressive or anxiety symptoms both free six-week online talk therapy by psychologists and access to our app. This study is being carried out in collaboration with the Department of Clinical Psychology (Prof.
The study app
What is Elona Explore?
elona explore is a digital health application developed by experienced psychotherapists and experts from science. It should help you get flexible access to effective psychotherapeutic content and techniques even while you are waiting.
Im Rahmen der Studie erhalten Sie zu einem zufälligen Zeitpunkt (auf den Ihre Behandler:in keinen Einfluss hat) Zugang zu elona therapy.
Study participation requirements
You are eligible to participate if:
- You feel that you are enjoying your usual activities much less than before
- Sie intensive Angstanfälle erleben, d. h. plötzlich auftretende, starke Angstgefühle, die typischerweise von Körpersymptomen begleitet werden (z. B. Herzrasen, Zittern, Übelkeit)
- You are less active or hopeless
You are not eligible to participate if:
- You are not yet of legal age
- You have signs of bipolar mood or psychotic disorder
- you have a substance use disorder (particularly alcohol or substance abuse, or medication abuse)
- you are suicidal (If you have acute suicidal thoughts or suicidal intentions, please contact the emergency services on 112 (nationwide) or a psychiatric facility near you)
You should also bring the following with you:
Willingness to attend therapy sessions
You have the time and desire to attend a personal, 25-minute therapy session online once a week.
Willingness to use the elona guide app
You can imagine working in the Elona Therapy app for about 5-10 minutes a day between therapy sessions.
Smartphone and language skills
You have sufficient German language skills and a smartphone (Android or iOS).
How does the study work?
01
screening
As a first step, we want to get to know you briefly in a virtual conversation and see whether the program is suitable for you.
02
Access to the app & questionnaires
You choose an appointment online with one of our therapists, get access to the elona therapy app and some small questionnaires within the app.
03
Online talk therapy
For six weeks, you will receive psychological support once a week.
04
elona therapy between sessions
With elona therapy, you have the opportunity to repeat and deepen the content of psychological conversations in your everyday life.
05
elona therapy between sessions
In a final conversation, you can document your successes and share them with us.
Are you interested in participating?
Our study is currently ongoing. We are looking forward to your registration.
These benefits await you
- Elona Therapy
Access elona therapy with our mental health strengthening program. - wöchentliche Psychotherapie
Sie erhalten eine kurzfristig beginnende Psychotherapie über mindestens 8 Wochen. - Multimedia exercises
Exciting psychotherapeutic exercises that you can easily do on the go or at home with the help of the app. - psychoeducation
You have the chance to learn about mental illnesses and their treatment free of charge. - Independent participation
You don't need a doctor's referral. We'll check whether you can be included in the program.
Elona Health
Who is developing the app?
The Düsseldorf-based start-up Elona Health develops innovative solutions for psychotherapy — to provide better care for patients and strengthen psychotherapists.
Research manager
Ece Atik
Your contact person
You have further questions about the study, participation
or about the process? Feel free to contact us at any time viaresearch (at) elona.eu.