Meditation app tested as teen depression aid
NCT ID NCT06626425
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a smartphone meditation app (Healthy Minds Program) for 8 weeks can reduce depression symptoms in teens aged 14-19. 200 participants with elevated depression scores will be randomly assigned to either the meditation app or a hydration tracking app. The study lasts 20 weeks and measures changes in depression, anxiety, and well-being.
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 App (meditation training app)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a low-cost, accessible tool to help teens manage depression symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by expectations. The app may not outperform the hydration app used for comparison.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin Madison
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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