Veterans use smartwatch and cycling to tackle PTSD

NCT ID NCT06993012

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Texas A&M University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a mobile health system (smartwatch and app) combined with a week-long cycling event to help veterans reduce stress and PTSD symptoms. Thirty-six veterans will use the system for two months and participate in the cycling challenge. The goal is to see if this approach lowers stress moments detected by the watch and improves self-reported anxiety and depression.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mobile Health Stress Self Management System (FWD) and Intensive Cycling Activity
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to help veterans manage PTSD and stress symptoms using a smartwatch and app.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The intervention requires an iPhone and internet access, which limits who can join.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder combat disorder Depression post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY PTSD - POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Texas A&M University

College Station, Texas, 77843, United States

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