Frequently asked questions
Here are some frequently asked questions relating to our trial
If you’ve got any questions about our trial, here’s a good place to start.
Why are you doing this research?
Overthinking, worry and rumination, sometimes called repetitive negative thoughts, are known to be linked with an increased risk for anxiety and depression. CBT is a therapy used widely in the NHS to help people with their repetitive negative thoughts. It helps people to look at changing the way they think and act to improve how they feel. We are aiming to find out which components of CBT are most helpful for reducing repetitive negative thought patterns. With this knowledge, we hope to make CBT more accessible, and impactful, so more people can benefit from it.
Do I need a diagnosis to take part?
No. You don’t need to be diagnosed with a mental health condition or referred by your doctor to take part in the trial.
Is my information confidential?
Yes. Any data you give us is strictly private, confidential, protected, and stored securely.
Who can access my data?
To keep your data safe, only selected researchers involved in the calming minds project will have limited access to information you share with us.
Why should I take part?
CBT is known to help people with repetitive negative thought, plus taking part in this study will help make a real difference in improving treatments.
How do I take part?
To get started with The Calming Minds Project, read our information sheet and complete the participation form. You can find both of them by following this link:
Who can take part?
Anyone aged 18+ who is experiencing high levels of repetitive negative thought (worry, and rumination), and who has a compatible smartphone (see instructions below to check if you phone is compatible). More information about who the study is suitable for can be found in the participant information sheet.
How do I join the study?
Before you can join the study, we will ask you to complete some brief questionnaires to check if the study is suitable for you. To start these questions and find out if you are eligible to take part in the study, please follow this link:
How can I check if I have a suitable smartphone?
To check if your phone is compatible, please follow the steps below
Android:
To check your phone’s version:
- open your device’s ”settings” app
- Tap “about phone” > “android version”
- Find “android version” and check for the version number, this will need to be version 8 or higher
IPhone:
To check your phone’s version:
- Open your device’s “settings” app
- Tap “general” > “about”
- Here you will see the model name, iOS version, and model number
You will need iOS version 16.4 or later
I need help with setting up the m-Path app
We’ve created some instructions to help you install the m-Path app. The link below will take you to another page on this website which will detail how to install the m-Path app.
Instructions to install the m-Path app
I need help with setting up the m-Path app
We’ve created some instructions to help you install the MyDataHelps app. The link below will take you to another page on this website which will detail how to install the MyDataHelps app.
I need help with setting up the MyDataHelps app to access the online therapy
We’ve created some instructions to help you install the MyDataHelps app. The link below will take you to another page on this website which will detail how to install the MyDataHelps app.
Who is running this study?
The lead organisation for the study is the University of Exeter, based in the UK. This study is being run in the UK and the USA, at University of California, Los Angeles. We are also working with Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) in Germany.
Who is funding this research?
The study is funded by the Wellcome Trust (ref UNS141804)
Who has reviewed this study?
The study has been reviewed by an independent Research Ethics Committee. They review the research to ensure your safety, wellbeing and rights are protected. This study was reviewed and approved by Yorkshire and the Humber – Leeds East Research Ethics Committee.
I have another question, who can I contact about this?
You can contact a member of the team to ask any other questions. Please send emails to calming-minds-queries@exeter.ac.uk
I have some questions about m-Path
We’ve created some frequently asked questions about m-Path. The link below will take you to another page on this website which covers our previously created FAQ’s for m-Path.
Get involved and take part
Are you ready to make a difference? If you’re 18 or over, we want to hear from you. Join our studies, share your experiences, and contribute to the development of groundbreaking new treatments for anxiety and depression. See how you can get involved and be part of this exciting project.
