AI mindfulness coach tested to ease everyday anxiety and sadness
NCT ID NCT07542561
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an artificial intelligence-assisted online mindfulness program can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in adults with mild emotional distress. 550 participants will either use the AI-guided program for 49 days or receive usual mental health resources. Researchers will track symptoms, quality of life, and healthcare use for up to two years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Internet-Based Mindfulness Intervention
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide an accessible, low-cost tool to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in people with mild emotional distress.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial without a placebo control, and the intervention is self-guided online, so results may vary. The long-term benefits are uncertain.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100871, China
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