A pilot randomised controlled trial of the Peer Tree digital intervention targeting loneliness in young people: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young people are vulnerable to experiencing problematic levels of loneliness which can lead to poor mental health outcomes. Loneliness is a malleable treatment target and preliminary evidence has shown that it can be addressed with digital platforms. Peer Tree is a strength-based digital smartphone application aimed at reducing loneliness. The study aim is to reduce loneliness and assess the acceptability, usability, and feasibility of Peer Tree in young people enrolled at university.

Methods

This will be a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing a strength-based digital smartphone application (Peer Tree) with a control condition. Forty-two young people enrolled at university will be recruited for this pilot RCT. Participants with suicidal ideation or be

SUBMITTER: Lim MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9893200 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature