Can a smartphone app ease chronic pain? new study tests digital therapy

NCT ID NCT06000007

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Washington Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a mobile app designed to help people with chronic pain better manage their symptoms and reduce how much pain interferes with daily life. The app uses proven therapy techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, plus tools to track activities and mood. 108 adults with chronic pain used the app or received usual care, and researchers measured changes in pain interference and mental health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: 2Morrow Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (mobile app)
What this could lead to: If successful, this app could offer a convenient, non-drug way to help people with chronic pain feel better day-to-day and reduce pain's impact on their lives.
What could go wrong: This was a small feasibility study (108 people) to test if the app works and is usable. Larger trials are needed to know if it truly helps, and results may not apply to everyone with chronic pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Washington Primary Care

Seattle, Washington, 98116, United States

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