Can a phone app ease depression in african americans? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06206226
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a mobile phone app can effectively deliver depression treatment to African Americans. Eight participants will attend six weekly 90-minute cognitive behavioral classes via the app and complete surveys over four months. The goal is to see if symptoms of depression and anxiety improve, and if participants find the app satisfactory.
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
cognitive behavioral psycho-education classes via mobile phone app
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a convenient, app-based way to help African Americans manage depression symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 8 participants, so results may not apply widely. It is also not yet recruiting, so outcomes are uncertain.
Conditions
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