Effectiveness of a Waitlist App "Stappvoorstap" During Mental Healthcare Waiting Times

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Stappvoorstap, a mobile self-management application designed for adults on mental health waiting lists in the Netherlands. The app helps users monitor daily stress levels, recognize personal stress patterns, and provides coping strategies, relaxation exercises, and supportive resources. Using a multiple baseline single-case experimental design, participants use the app for 4 weeks while completing weekly questionnaires measuring perceived stress, coping self-efficacy, and quality of life. The study aims to determine whether the app can reduce stress and improve wellbeing during the waiting period before mental healthcare treatment begins.

NCT Number	NCT07391072
Lead Sponsor	GGZ Centraal Collaborators: Leiden University Medical Center
Conditions	Psychological Stress, Coping Ability, Mental Health, Quality of Life, Coping Skills
Enrollment	54 participants
Start Date	2025-03-17
Primary Completion	2027-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-05