Can a phone app ease stress for chinese americans?

NCT ID NCT06632158

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: IRIS Media Inc Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a smartphone app called MindBoba, which uses problem-solving therapy techniques, can help Chinese Americans reduce stress and anxiety. Participants will be randomly assigned to use MindBoba, a standard cognitive-behavioral therapy app, or receive no app. The study measures changes in stress, anxiety, depression, and problem-solving skills.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: MindBoba, a smartphone app using Problem-Solving Therapy techniques
What this could lead to: If effective, MindBoba could offer a culturally tailored, accessible way for Chinese Americans to manage stress and anxiety, potentially improving mental health outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 2 trial, so results are preliminary. The app may not outperform the active control, and its benefits might not generalize beyond the study population.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY BEHAVIOR STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

IrisEd dba Trifoia

Eugene, Oregon, 97401, United States

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