Prayer app put to the test for stress relief

NCT ID NCT05622604

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using a religious mobile app called Pray.com can help reduce stress in adults who report high stress levels. Over 300 participants were randomly assigned to use the app daily, use a specific prayer feature, or be on a waiting list. Stress and mood were measured at the start, after four weeks, and after eight weeks.

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Locations

  • Biola University

    La Mirada, California, 90639, United States

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