Wellness app aims to ease anxiety and boost mood – but does it work?
NCT ID NCT05810259
First seen Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
Researchers at Yale University are testing whether a smartphone app called Caravan Wellness can improve quality of life, reduce stress, and ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. The app offers short mindfulness and light exercise modules like yoga and meditation. The study will enroll 120 adults in the U.S. and track changes in mindfulness, exercise habits, and overall well-being over time.
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RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Caravan Wellness app (digital platform with mindfulness and light exercise modules)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, accessible way to boost well-being and reduce everyday stress and anxiety.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no control for placebo effects. Results may not apply to everyone, and the app may not lead to lasting changes.
Conditions
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