Plain-English translation of NCT06874790 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a web-based app called Catalina—which tells an interactive story about two Latina women dealing with depression and anxiety—can help you take the first step toward mental health treatment. The app includes 31 minutes of videos, a character's blog with tips and advice, links to mental health resources and hotlines, and recommendations for treatment clinics in your area. Researchers want to see if learning through relatable characters and their stories works better than simply reading information online.
Many Latinas with anxiety or depression don't seek professional help, even when they need it. This trial exists to find a more engaging, culturally relevant way to encourage women to start treatment—by telling a story they can see themselves in, rather than just presenting facts.
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You would access the interactive storytelling app anytime through a secure personal link on your phone, tablet, or computer—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English or Spanish. You'll watch the character-driven videos, explore the character's blog, and access resource links and treatment recommendations. For 9 months, you'll receive monthly text or email reminders encouraging you to revisit the app, and researchers will follow up to see whether you've taken steps toward starting mental health treatment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
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