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Pandemic stress under the microscope: 3,655 adults share their mental health struggles

NCT ID NCT04339790

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study from the National Institute of Mental Health surveyed over 3,600 English-speaking adults online every two weeks for six months. Researchers asked about mental health symptoms, stress, and behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal was to understand how pandemic-related stressors affect mental health over time. No treatments or interventions were tested.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal how pandemic-related stress impacts mental health and guide future support strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all populations or predict long-term effects.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

3,655 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2020

Finished

Jun 2021

Lead sponsor

A government research agency

The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population for the NIMH COVID study will include patient and volunteer participants who have consented for a NIMH study in the past as well as new participants from the general population whorespond to advertisements for the NIMH COVID study but who have not previously been a NIMH studyparticipant. The NIMH COVID study participants may or may not be local to the Metropolitan WashingtonDC area but since the study will be conducted entirely online, this is not relevant.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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* INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: * 18 years of age and older. * Able to read and write English. * Able to provide informed consent online using study website. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: There are no exclusion criteria for this study.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Coronavinae infectious disease COVID-19 mood disorder Psychological Well-Being

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Anxiety disorder Healthy volunteer Mood disorder Preexisting medical condition

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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