DarioHealth Corp., a leading figure in the global digital health market, has revealed two recent studies published in the premier peer-reviewed journal for digital health and medicine, Journal of Internet Medicine (JMIR). One of these studies is a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) showcasing the effectiveness of a digital stress reduction program designed for teenagers.
Entitled "Digital Tools Reduce Stress and Brooding in Teens in a Randomised Control Trial," the first study employs a gold standard in research, a randomised controlled clinical trial (RCT), to evaluate the impact of a self-guided Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI) on teenagers. Teens engaging with the DMHI witnessed significant improvements in perceived stress, brooding, and loneliness compared to the control group, indicating the potential for digital stress management programs as effective alternatives to traditional in-person interventions.
The analysis tracked 303 teenagers experiencing heightened stress levels and rumination over a 12-week period to assess the effectiveness of a digital stress management program tailored for this demographic. Participants were randomly assigned to either a test group, receiving access to the self-guided DMHI, or a control group awaiting access during the study. The DMHI provided various evidence-based activities derived from therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness. Perceived stress and brooding levels were evaluated at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks for both groups.
The second study, published in JMIR Formative Research, investigated the relationship between the usage of relaxation tools like breathing exercises and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based videos within a digital behavioural health solution and the reduction in stress levels.
Stress levels were assessed in a group of 490 individuals engaging with Dario's digital behavioural health solution, initially displaying moderate to higher levels of stress, over a 10-week period. A notable reduction in stress levels was observed within the first 6 weeks, sustaining through the following 4 weeks of engagement. Users who engaged with both digital CBT-based videos and breathing exercises as relaxation tools experienced a significant moderating effect on overall stress levels, perceived burden, and productivity issues, underscoring the impact of digital relaxation tools within a personalised behavioural health program.
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