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Calm app tested on stressed doctors – but study cut short

NCT ID NCT04374786

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Arizona Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether using the Calm meditation app could help medical residents and fellows at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix feel less stressed, anxious, or burned out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 7 people signed up, and the study was stopped early, so we don't have clear answers. The idea was to see if a simple app could support mental health in a very stressful time.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Calm meditation app
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help healthcare workers manage stress and burnout.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early study with only 7 participants that was terminated before completion. Results may not be reliable or apply to other groups.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

7 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2020

Finished

Dec 2020

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * All resident and fellow physicians at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, 1111 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-resident and fellow physicians at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, 1111 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Burnout, Psychological COVID-19 Parasomnias post-traumatic stress disorder sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Anxiety Burnout Perceived stress PTSD Sleep disturbance

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States

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