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Effects of an app-augmented cognitive behavioral therapy using the Journaling App for Youth (JAY) for adolescents with internalizing disorders-a study protocol.

Anja Görtz-Dorten, Lisa Schindler, Johanna Klee, Laura Wähnke, Manfred Döpfner

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Anja Görtz-Dorten *Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Robert-Koch-Straße 10, Cologne, 50931, Germany.
Lisa Schindler *Center for Child and Adolescent Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CEKIP), Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Pohligstraße 9, 50969, Cologne, Germany. lisa.schindler@uk-koeln.de.
Johanna KleeCenter for Child and Adolescent Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CEKIP), Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Pohligstraße 9, 50969, Cologne, Germany.
Laura WähnkeCenter for Child and Adolescent Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CEKIP), Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Pohligstraße 9, 50969, Cologne, Germany.
Manfred DöpfnerDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Robert-Koch-Straße 10, Cologne, 50931, Germany.

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Abstract

backgroundInternalizing disorders such as anxiety and depression can be especially severe during adolescence, presenting significant challenges for affected individuals. While cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has shown promise as an effective treatment for these conditions, a significant proportion of youth do not benefit sufficiently from CBT. One critical factor that may influence the effectiveness of CBT is adherence to therapy homework, with evidence suggesting a relationship between homework completion and therapy outcomes, including symptom reduction. In this context, smartphone apps have emerged as a potentially helpful tool to enhance adherence by providing engaging ways for adolescents to complete their therapy homework. However, in Germany, there is currently a lack of evaluated smartphone apps that can be deployed as adjuncts to CBT for adolescents.

methodThis study is designed as a randomized controlled trial (RCT). It will evaluate the effects of the JAY smartphone app on therapy homework adherence during CBT for adolescents with internalizing disorders (n = 35) compared to CBT with standard paper-and-pencil homework (n = 35). DISCUSSION: The findings of the JAY trial may contribute to the understanding of how smartphone apps can be integrated into CBT for adolescents to enhance therapy homework adherence and ultimately treatment outcomes.

trial registrationGerman Clinical Trials Register (DRKS) DRKS00026623. Registered on 13th October 2023, https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00026623/details .

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Adolescent BehaviorAnxiety DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyDepressionMobile ApplicationsAdherence InterventionsAdolescentGermanyHumansPatient ComplianceRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSmartphoneTreatment OutcomeAdolescentsAnxietyCognitive-behavioural therapyDepressionSmartphone appTherapy homework adherence

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