Your voice may reveal hidden depression: new study tests speech screening
NCT ID NCT07578155
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a speech analysis platform called AcceXible can accurately screen for depression and anxiety in university students. Over 900 students aged 16-25 provided voice samples through open-ended speaking tasks. The platform analyzed acoustic and linguistic features to see if it could identify those with depression or anxiety, compared to standard questionnaires. The goal is to develop a quick, digital screening tool that could help catch mental health issues earlier.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AcceXible speech analysis platform
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a quick, non-invasive way to screen for depression and anxiety using just a voice recording.
- What could go wrong
- This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The technology may not be accurate enough for real-world use, and results may not apply beyond the student population tested.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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902 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
University students enrolled at the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (UAdeC)
- Ages
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16 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of voluntary written informed consent * Age 16-25 years * Current enrollment at BUAP * Spanish language proficiency * Access to a mobile device with internet connectivity * Ability to understand and follow basic acceXible usage instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate * Psychomotor agitation * Sensory impairment (visual or auditory)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (UAdeC)
Saltillo, Coahuila, 25280, Mexico
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