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

NCT ID NCT04339790

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

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

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

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.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ANXIETY DISORDER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DISORDER HEALTHY VOLUNTEER MOOD DISORDER PREEXISTING MEDICAL CONDITION

Contacts and locations

Show contact details

Locations

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.