Can a little extra support boost a meditation App's power against depression?

NCT ID NCT07278466

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether adding small amounts of human coaching, email reminders, or text messages to a meditation app can help people with depression and anxiety feel better. About 688 adults with elevated symptoms will use the Healthy Minds Program app for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in distress, anxiety, and depression to find the best way to support app users.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: meditation app (Healthy Minds Program) with coaching, email, or text support
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that adding small amounts of human or digital support to a meditation app helps reduce depression and anxiety more effectively than the app alone.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so results may be modest and depend on participant engagement. The study is early-stage and may not produce clear-cut benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Center for Healthy Minds
RECRUITING

Madison, Wisconsin, 53703, United States

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