Can a phone app lift depression? 1,500 volunteers test a meditation program
NCT ID NCT07678242
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
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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