Can a phone app help beat loneliness and depression?
NCT ID NCT07471529
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a smartphone app that prompts people with depression to reach out to friends or family for support at the right moments. Over 21 days, 120 adults awaiting therapy will be randomly assigned to different versions of the app or no app at all. The goal is to see if these prompts reduce daily depressive symptoms and loneliness.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Smartphone-based social support intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to help people with depression feel less lonely and more supported while waiting for therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is just a prompt—it may not be enough to meaningfully change symptoms.
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University of Zurich
RECRUITINGZurich, Canton of Zurich, 8050, Switzerland
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