App aims to boost resilience in young adults with adverse childhood experiences
NCT ID NCT05824182
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a self-help app called FACE for young adults aged 18-25 who had difficult childhoods. The app uses simple exercises based on proven therapy techniques to help users manage emotions and social situations. Researchers measured changes in resilience and well-being to see if the app could make a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
FACE self-help app (a smartphone-based psychological intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a low-cost, accessible way to help young adults with difficult childhoods build resilience and improve mental well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial with 167 participants, but it's a single study without a control group in some analyses. The app's benefits may not apply to everyone, and long-term effects are unknown.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Olten, Canton of Solothurn, 4600, Switzerland