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Brightline: Advancing Mental Health on Campus

This observational study will employ a multi-modal observation methodology, integrating data from wearable devices and smartphones to establish comprehensive digital biomarkers for identifying symptoms of mental health conditions in university students. The study aims to identify the digital behavioural markers associated with mental health conditions, develop predictive algorithms for mental health states from digital markers, and identify university students at risk for mental health conditions.

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06770075

PhaseNot Applicable

Enrollment500

SponsorNanyang Technological University

Age18 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Positive Affect, Negative Affect, Loneliness

About this study

Interventions

Other: Observational — Participants will not receive any study intervention. During the six month study period, participants will complete four active assessments at Months 0, 1, 3 and 6, and data from the study-provided wearable (Fitbit Charge 6) and sensors from the participant's smartphone (through the Brightline app) will be collected passively throughout.

Primary outcomes

Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) (Baseline (Month 0), Interim (Month 1), Mid-point (Month 3), End-point (Month 6))

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * Be aged 18 years or older. * Be a current full-time undergraduate student. * Own a smartphone with Wi-Fi, 4G, and Bluetooth capabilities. * Possess adequate English language proficiency. * Be able to download the study apps. * Provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Are part-time students. * Have a current diagnosis of any mental health disorder or a past diagnosis with any bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, or any psychotic disorder. * Are currently undergoing mental health treatment. * Lack sufficient English proficiency. * Report suicidal ideation as indicated by Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Item-9, "Thoughts you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way". * Cannot commit to wearing a wearable device for the six-month monitoring period. * Receive special education accommodations or support from the university.

Study locations

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798 Singapore

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.