Can an AI chatbot boost mental wellness? a university trial puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT07720973

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial investigates whether an AI-driven wellness app called Inner Peak can improve mental wellbeing in university students. Participants will either receive access to the app—which delivers therapist-created video content through a conversational agent—or continue with standard university mental health resources. Over four weeks, researchers will measure changes in stress, anxiety, depression, and overall wellbeing using validated questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an AI-enabled digital wellness app called Inner Peak that delivers therapist-created video content via a conversational agent and recommendation algorithms
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a scalable, low-cost digital tool to help students manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial in a single university population. The app's benefits may not generalize, and engagement may drop off over time.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

171 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 months and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * University of West Indies students aged 18+ who have signed our consent form. * Have access to an Android or Apple Device * Have a UWI email account Exclusion Criteria: * Participants will be excluded if they * Are below the age of 18 * Have not given written consent to participate * Do not attend UWI at the time of consenting to participate

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Faculty of Social Sciences

    Kingston, Jamaica, Jamaica

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