Can a phone app calm anxiety in movement disorders?

NCT ID NCT07213648

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Virginia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study is testing a smartphone app called MindTrails-Movement to see if it can help reduce anxiety in people with Huntington's or Parkinson's disease. The app uses a technique called cognitive bias modification for interpretation (CBM-I) to train users to think less negatively in ambiguous situations. About 136 participants will either use the active app or a waitlist control version, and their anxiety levels will be measured over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: MindTrails-Movement app (cognitive bias modification for interpretation training)
What this could lead to: If it works, this app could provide a simple, non-drug way to ease anxiety for people with these movement disorders.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with no prior proof of efficacy. The app may not reduce anxiety more than a placebo, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Huntington disease Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HUNTINGTON DISEASE PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Univeristy of Virginia School of Nursing

Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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