New study: can a smartphone app calm anxiety in seriously ill patients and their caregivers?

NCT ID NCT05040711

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a mindfulness program delivered through a smartphone app can help reduce anxiety in older adults (60+) with serious illnesses like cancer or heart disease, and their caregivers. Participants will use the app to practice mindfulness exercises. The goal is to find a convenient, non-drug way to manage anxiety that can be used at home.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY CAREGIVER STRESS SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cancer Institute of New Jersey
RECRUITING

New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
RWJ Barnabas Outpatient Geriatric Clinics
RECRUITING

Livingston, New Jersey, 07039, United States
RWJB Outpatient Geriatrics
RECRUITING

Monroe, New Jersey, 08831, United States

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