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

NCT ID NCT07720973

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of The West Indies Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS 1

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The Faculty of Social Sciences

Kingston, Jamaica, Jamaica

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