Prayer app boosts student mental health in new study

NCT ID NCT07489222

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

Summary

This study tested a faith-based mobile app called PRAY.COM to see if it helps university students feel better mentally and emotionally. About 450 students used the app for at least 10 minutes each day over 8 weeks. Researchers checked if students liked the app and used it regularly, and also looked at changes in stress, anxiety, loneliness, and school performance. The goal was to see if the app is a helpful tool for student well-being.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

450 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently enrolled university student with a corresponding institutional email address (@edu) * 18 years of age or older * US resident * Able to read and understand English * Willing to complete brief surveys including questions related to faith and faith-based practices * Willing to download a faith and prayer mobile application onto a smartphone or tablet Exclusion Criteria: * Not a currently enrolled university student or does not have a corresponding institutional email address * Less than 18 years of age * Not a US resident * Unable to read or understand English * Not willing to complete surveys related to faith and faith-based practices * Not willing to download a faith and prayer mobile application

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Conditions

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anxiety Psychological Well-Being

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • PRAY.COM (Online Only)

    Westlake Village, California, 91361, United States

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