Can an AI-Powered app beat stress? new study puts 'Harmony' to the test

NCT ID NCT06744452

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Witten/Herdecke Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a smartphone app called Harmony can help people with high stress levels feel better. Over 250 adults used the app for 12 weeks, which offered videos, audio, and reading materials tailored to their needs. Researchers measured changes in stress, well-being, and coping skills at 6 weeks and 12 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Harmony app (digital self-help intervention with AI-personalized content)
What this could lead to: If effective, the Harmony app could offer a convenient, low-cost tool for people to manage everyday stress and improve mental well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed pilot study without a control group, so results may not be definitive. Benefits may depend on how often people use the app, and long-term effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Well-Being

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GOAL ACHIEVEMENT RESILIENCE, PSYCHOLOGICAL SELF EFFICACY STRESS WELL-BEING, PSYCHOLOGICAL

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Locations

Witten/Herdecke University

Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, 58455, Germany

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