Can a phone app lift depression? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06919133
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a smartphone app called MENTINA can help people with depression or mental distress better manage their symptoms. About 660 adults from Denmark, Germany, and Spain will use the app daily to track mood, sleep, and activity, and receive personalized tips. The goal is to see if the app reduces depressive symptoms over 12 months compared to a basic version without feedback.
What this could mean
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Active substance
MENTINA smartphone app
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, accessible self-management tool to help people track and ease depressive symptoms without medication.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no blinding, and the app may increase focus on symptoms, potentially worsening distress. Results are based on self-reports, not objective measures.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Frankfurt University Hospital
Frankfurt, Germany
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Hospital del Mar
Barcelona, Spain
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Psychiatric Center Copenhagen
Frederiksberg, 2000, Denmark