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ArticleJMIR research protocols2025

Developing a Behavioral Phenotyping Layer for Artificial Intelligence-Driven Predictive Analytics in a Digital Resiliency Course: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Trevor van Mierlo, Rachel Fournier, Siu Kit Yeung, Sofiia Lahutina

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  3. From Efficacy to Scale: Addressing Digital Health's Original Sin.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025
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Trevor van Mierlo *Evolution Health, Torrance, CA, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-5675-0084
Rachel Fournier *Evolution Health, Torrance, CA, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-7826-6480
Siu Kit Yeung *Department of Psychology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5835-0981
Sofiia Lahutina *Centrum für Affektive Neurowissenschaften, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-8908-827X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDigital interventions for mental health are pivotal for addressing barriers such as stigma, cost, and accessibility, particularly for underserved populations. While the effectiveness of digital interventions has been established, poor adherence and lack of engagement remain critical factors that undermine efficacy. Millions of individuals will never have access to a trained mental health care practitioner, underscoring the need for highly tailored and engaging self-guided resources. This study builds on a prior study that successfully leveraged behavioral economics (nudges and prompts) to enhance engagement. Expanding on that study, this research will focus on building a foundational dataset of behavioral phenotypes to support artificial intelligence (AI)-driven personalization in digital mental health.

objectiveThis 6-arm randomized controlled trial aims to analyze user engagement with randomized tips and to-do lists within a resiliency course tailored for Ukrainian refugees affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis (Спільна Сила), using the EvolutionHealth.care (V-CC Systems Inc) platform. Insights will inform the development of an AI-based personalization system to optimize engagement and address behavioral health challenges. Secondary objectives include identifying demographic and behavioral predictors of engagement and creating a scalable, culturally sensitive intervention model.

methodsParticipants will be recruited through digital outreach, enrolled anonymously, and randomized into 6 groups to compare combinations of tips, nudges, and to-do lists. Engagement metrics (eg, clicks, completion rates, and session duration) and demographic data (eg, age and gender) will be collected. Statistical analyses will include a comparison between arms and interaction testing to evaluate the effectiveness of each intervention component. Ethical safeguards include institutional review board approval, informed consent, and strict data privacy standards.

resultsThis protocol was designed in January 2025. α and β testing of the intervention are scheduled to begin in July 2025, with a soft launch anticipated in August 2025. The experiment will remain active until the sample size requirements are met. Live monitoring and periodic data quality checks will be conducted throughout the study duration.

conclusionsThis trial represents a novel approach to behavioral health research by leveraging randomized experimentation to develop AI-ready behavioral datasets. By targeting an underserved and culturally sensitive population, it contributes critical insights toward scalable, personalized digital mental health interventions. Findings may help inform future digital health efforts that aim to improve engagement, accessibility, and long-term adherence.

trial registrationOpen Science Framework 34rmg; https://osf.io/34rmg. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): PRR1-10.2196/73773.

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Artificial IntelligenceResilience, PsychologicalAdultFemaleHumansMaleMental HealthPhenotypeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRefugeesAI-driven personalizationartificial intelligenceattritionbehavioral economicsdigital mental healthdigital phenotypingengagementmachine learningself-guided therapy

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