Can a phone app help indigenous youth cope while waiting for mental health care?

NCT ID NCT05991154

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Lakehead University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether the JoyPop app can help Indigenous youth aged 18-25 in Northwestern Ontario manage their emotions and reduce stress while they wait for mental health services. Participants will use the app at least twice daily and be compared to those receiving usual care. The goal is to see if the app improves emotion regulation and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: JoyPop mobile mental health app
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, accessible tool to help Indigenous youth cope with emotions and stress while waiting for professional mental health support.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 110 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The app is a temporary support, not a replacement for therapy, and its benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder Emotional Regulation Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DEPRESSION EMOTION REGULATION STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lakehead University
RECRUITING

Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B5E1, Canada

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