Can a phone app ease the mental toll of chronic disease? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07099365

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

Summary

This study tests a smartphone app called Orbi, designed to help people with long-term physical illnesses manage feelings of distress, anxiety, or depression. Researchers will compare the app plus usual charity support against charity support alone in 60 adults. The goal is to see if the app is practical and helpful for improving emotional well-being.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Health Psychology Department, King's College London

    RECRUITING

    London, London, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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