Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

A smartphone app to improve mental health and sleep

Official title: Acceptance and Efficacy of a Smartphone-based App Using a Conversational Agent to Monitor Health Status and/or Deliver Behavioral Intervention to Reduce Psycho-social Stress

Run by University of Bordeaux · NCT05074901 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a free smartphone app that helps people in France manage stress and improve their sleep through personalized support and digital therapy.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment20000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Bordeaux
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bordeaux)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 22, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 12, 2021
Trial IDNCT05074901 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and over living in France who have downloaded the KANOPEE app.

Probably not a fit

Patients in need of immediate psychological support or those who have not engaged with the app's questionnaires may not benefit from this intervention.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

KANOPEE is a free smartphone application designed to provide screening and autonomous digital interventions aimed at reducing psycho-social stress and its effects on sleep and behavior. Developed by sleep specialists and psychiatrists, the app offers personalized interventions based on user responses to standardized questionnaires. Users interact with a virtual companion weekly, receiving tailored support such as digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and sleep hygiene recommendations. The study aims to evaluate the app's efficacy among the French general population experiencing psycho-social stress.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this app could significantly improve mental health and sleep quality for users dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using digital interventions for mental health, indicating that this approach could be effective.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Being aged 18 years old and over (the app is available for younger users but their data will not be analyzed)
* having downloaded the app
* having a smartphone Android or Iphone
* being located in France
* having accepted the electronic informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* having clicked on the "emergency button" (in the app, there is a warning message : this app is not for emergency situations. If you need an urgent psychological support, click here")
* having downloaded the app but without answering any questionnaire

Where it's running

  • University of Bordeaux
    Bordeaux, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.