App aims to lift depression in stressed med students

NCT ID NCT07397299

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: National University of Malaysia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a mental health app called Intellect can reduce depression and improve resilience in medical students. 220 students will be split into two groups: one gets full app access, the other gets basic access. Researchers will check changes in mood, anxiety, and self-esteem after three months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Intellect: Create A Better You mental health app
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an accessible, low-cost tool to help medical students manage depression and build resilience.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 220 participants. The app may not outperform basic support, and results may not apply to other groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION - MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER RESILIENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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