Can a smartphone app ease mysterious body aches? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT07296406

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Gangnam Severance Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a mobile app could help adults with somatic symptom disorder or medically unexplained symptoms. 46 participants used the app for 8 weeks, which taught coping skills like mindfulness and stress management. The goal was to see if symptoms improved compared to usual care alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mobile self-management application with psychoeducation, CBT, mindfulness, stress management, and behavioral monitoring
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a scalable, accessible tool to help people manage persistent physical symptoms that have no clear medical cause.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The app is an add-on to usual care, and its benefits may be modest or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

somatization disorder somatoform disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gangnam Severance Hospital

Seoul, 06273, South Korea

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