Prayer app study: does daily devotion beat stress?
NCT ID NCT05622604
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a Christian prayer app (Pray.com) could reduce stress in adults who reported high stress levels. 312 participants were randomly assigned to use the app freely, listen to guided meditative prayers, or join a waitlist. Stress, anxiety, and mindfulness were measured at the start, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pray.com mobile app (Christian prayer and meditation)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help people manage stress using religious or meditative practices.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be small or due to placebo.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Biola University
La Mirada, California, 90639, United States
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