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Can a little extra support boost a meditation App's power against depression?

NCT ID NCT07278466

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study is testing whether adding small amounts of human coaching, email reminders, or text messages to a meditation app can help people with depression and anxiety feel better. About 688 adults with elevated symptoms will use the Healthy Minds Program app for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in distress, anxiety, and depression to find the best way to support app users.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
meditation app (Healthy Minds Program) with coaching, email, or text support
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adding small amounts of human or digital support to a meditation app helps reduce depression and anxiety more effectively than the app alone.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so results may be modest and depend on participant engagement. The study is early-stage and may not produce clear-cut benefits.

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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

About 688 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

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 65 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: * Elevated symptoms of depression and/or anxiety (PHQ-9 greater than or equal to 10, GAD-7 greater than or equal to 10) * Proficiency in English * Access to a smartphone and internet * Ability to receive text messages Exclusion Criteria: * Non-US citizen or legal resident (green card holder) * History of psychosis or mania * Suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm indicated by PHQ9 item 9 and BDI item 9 * Individuals who do not provide the information required for GUID generation * Previous participation * Individuals who do not have their camera turned on and remain visible on camera during the virtual introductory and coaching sessions (if applicable).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Depression, anxiety

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Center for Healthy Minds

    RECRUITING

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53703, United States

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