Can a phone app lift depression? 1,500 volunteers test a meditation program

NCT ID NCT07678242

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026

Summary

This trial investigates whether the Healthy Minds Program, a mobile meditation training app, can reduce symptoms of depression in adults. About 1,500 participants with elevated depressive symptoms will complete a 4-week well-being program using the app. Researchers will measure changes in depression severity using a standard questionnaire.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Healthy Minds Program (mobile meditation training)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a free, accessible way to ease depression symptoms without medication.

What could go wrong

This is a large but early-stage study without a placebo control, so results may be modest or not generalizable. The app requires a smartphone and English proficiency.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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