Can a smartphone app help older adults cope with chronic pain?
NCT ID NCT06978166
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a mobile app called Wysa for Chronic Pain, designed to support people aged 45 and older who have chronic pain along with depression or anxiety. Researchers want to see if personalized in-app notifications can encourage people to use the app more often. Participants will use the app for several weeks and complete surveys about their mood, pain, and sleep.
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Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Wysa for Chronic Pain app with customized notifications
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help refine digital tools to better support people managing chronic pain and mood symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on engagement, not on proving the app reduces pain or depression. Results may not apply to other apps or populations.
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