Mindfulness app trial targets student stress
NCT ID NCT06019299
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested whether a 4-week mindfulness program delivered via smartphone app could reduce anxiety and stress in college students. 289 students participated, practicing daily mindfulness exercises. The study measured changes in anxiety levels and perceived stress using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mindfulness-based cognitive therapy via smartphone app
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a simple, low-cost way for colleges to help students manage anxiety and stress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial without published results yet. The intervention is short (4 weeks) and may not work for everyone or have lasting effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Kinesiology
East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
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