Can a smartphone app ease Racism-Related stress and curb substance use in young black men?
NCT ID NCT07009977
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a mindfulness-based mobile app designed specifically for young Black men (ages 18-29) to help them handle stress from racism and reduce alcohol or marijuana use. Participants used a self-guided app, some with real-time feedback, and reported their daily stress and substance use. The trial was terminated early, so the findings are limited.
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 stress reduction via a self-guided mobile app with optional real-time feedback
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a tailored, low-cost way to help young Black men manage racism-related stress and reduce problematic substance use.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 22 participants, so results are limited. The app-based intervention may not work for everyone, and the study's narrow focus means findings may not apply to other groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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