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Smartphone notifications could help stressed doctors sleep better and move more

NCT ID NCT07685925

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether personalized smartphone notifications can improve mood, sleep, and physical activity in medical interns. Participants receive mood, activity, or sleep tips through a mobile app, with the content chosen by a learning algorithm. The goal is to see if these nudges can reduce depressive symptoms and promote healthier habits during a demanding year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
mobile app with personalized push notifications
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a low-cost, scalable way to support mental and physical health in high-stress jobs.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage behavioral study with no blinding or control group, so results may be modest or not generalizable beyond medical interns.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression mood disorder Motor Activity sleep disorder depressive disorder prevention target major depressive disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION - MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER MOOD PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SLEEP

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48375, United States

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