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Prayer app study: does daily devotion beat stress?

NCT ID NCT05622604

Symptom relief Sponsor: Biola University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using a Christian prayer app (Pray.com) could reduce stress in adults who reported high stress levels. 312 participants were randomly assigned to use the app freely, listen to guided meditative prayers, or join a waitlist. Stress, anxiety, and mindfulness were measured at the start, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pray.com mobile app (Christian prayer and meditation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help people manage stress using religious or meditative practices.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be small or due to placebo.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

312 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2022

Finished

Mar 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * over the age of 18 * own a smart phone and be willing to download a mobile app * willing to engage in a Christian practice on a mobile app * score of 14 or greater on the Perceived Stress Scale (indicating at least a moderate level of stress) Exclusion Criteria: * n/a

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Stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Biola University

    La Mirada, California, 90639, United States

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