Can prayer apps lower your stress? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT05622604

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using a religious app called Pray.com can help lower stress in adults who feel highly stressed. Over 300 people were split into groups: some used the app freely, some used a guided prayer feature, and others waited. They filled out surveys about stress, anxiety, and mindfulness at the start, after 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks.

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Locations

  • Biola University

    La Mirada, California, 90639, United States

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