Can a phone app lift depression? small study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06206226
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This pilot study will test whether a mobile phone app can help reduce depression symptoms in African American adults. Eight participants will attend six weekly 90-minute classes through the app and complete surveys over four months. The goal is to see if this approach is effective and satisfying for users.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cognitive behavioral psycho-education classes via mobile phone app
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a convenient, app-based way to help African Americans manage depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 8 participants, so results may not apply widely. It is too early to know if the app is effective.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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