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Mindfulness app shows promise for better sleep in healthy adults

NCT ID NCT07469644

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether a 10-minute daily mindfulness session via a smartphone app could improve sleep and lower stress in healthy adults. 81 participants wore an Ōura Ring to track sleep and heart rate, and were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or a waitlist. The goal was to see if a simple, app-based routine could make a real difference in sleep quality and relaxation.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
app-based mindfulness program (Headspace via Ōura app)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve sleep and reduce stress in healthy people using a smartphone app.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial in healthy adults with low stress, so results may not apply to people with sleep disorders or high stress. The intervention is very short (10 days), and benefits may not last.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEART RATE SLEEP

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Southern Denmark. Department of Psychology.

    Odense, 5230, Denmark

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