A picture might be worth a thousand words for mental health Help-Seeking
NCT ID NCT06707935
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether showing older adults pictures or messages about what others do (social norms) can increase their intention to seek help for mental health issues. About 540 people aged 60 and older will receive either these nudges or standard educational information. The goal is to see which approach works best to encourage help-seeking.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 540 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 60 years or above at the time of the baseline assessment * have no severe mental disorder or cognitive impairment * have no severe visual impairment * be able to read Chinese * have a smartphone with an instant communication application to receive text and images Exclusion Criteria: * have severe difficulty in reading and communication * show imminent suicidal risk at any stage of the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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