Put down your phone to calm your nerves? mayo clinic tests the idea
NCT ID NCT06361342
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This Mayo Clinic study tests whether reducing overall smartphone use and avoiding social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok can lower anxiety symptoms in adults. One hundred participants with mild anxiety will be asked to change their phone habits, and their anxiety levels will be measured using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to see if using smartphones more wisely can improve mental health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
reducing smartphone use and avoiding social media apps
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help people manage anxiety by changing phone habits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and reducing phone use might not help all types of anxiety.
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States