Can a smartphone app ease Pandemic-Era parent stress?
NCT ID NCT05444881
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a mindfulness app called Headspace can help low-income parents reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Participants use the app on their own schedule for guided meditations. Researchers measure changes in stress and mood over time to see if the app provides meaningful relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Headspace mindfulness mobile app
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a low-cost, accessible way for stressed parents to manage anxiety and depression without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-phase study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The app's benefits may be modest or short-lived.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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New York State Psychiatric Institute
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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