Your phone could help beat depression: new app trial launches
NCT ID NCT03678194
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a smartphone app that tracks daily mood and symptoms can help doctors treat depression more effectively. 200 adults with depression will use the app for 6 weeks, while a comparison group receives standard care. The goal is to see if the app improves treatment response, medication adherence, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
smartphone application
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors a simple tool to better understand and treat depression day by day.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on testing the app's usefulness, not a treatment itself. It may not lead to better outcomes for everyone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Charles PERRENS
RECRUITINGBordeaux, 33076, France
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