Can a smartphone app ease PTSD? small study tests BounceBack now in primary care
NCT ID NCT05374408
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 39 times
Summary
This study tested a mobile app called BounceBack Now (BBN) to help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manage their symptoms. The app provides self-help tools for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and PTSD. Researchers worked with 29 participants in primary care clinics to see if the app was easy to use and acceptable. The goal was to develop better ways to bring this kind of digital mental health support into routine care.
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Locations
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Nebraska Medical Center-Fontenelle Clinic
Omaha, Nebraska, 68104, United States
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Nebraska Medical Center-Midtown Clinic
Omaha, Nebraska, 68131, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
BounceBack Now mobile app
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, self-help tool for people with PTSD to manage symptoms on their own, especially those with limited access to care.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (29 participants) focused on feasibility, not on proving the app works. The app may not be effective for everyone, and results may not apply to broader populations.
Conditions
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