Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 18 to 99

Assessing a relaxation app for stress relief

Official title: Efficacy of an Application as a Relaxation Technique

Run by Southern Methodist University · NCT04292145 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing a relaxation app to see if it helps students at Southern Methodist University manage stress and improve their mood better than traditional relaxation techniques.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 99 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorSouthern Methodist University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Dallas, Texas)
Trial IDNCT04292145 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are English-speaking students currently enrolled at Southern Methodist University.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not own an Apple Watch will not be able to participate and thus will not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a relaxation app designed to help manage stress and improve mood. Participants will be students enrolled at Southern Methodist University who will use the app and report their mood and respiratory symptoms. The study compares outcomes between those using the app and those practicing relaxation techniques without the app. The goal is to determine if the app provides additional benefits over traditional relaxation methods.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this app could offer an accessible tool for students to manage stress and improve their mental well-being.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on relaxation techniques, the specific use of a mobile app for this purpose is a relatively novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Student enrolled in SMU
* Speaks English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Must have an Apple Watch to use during time of participation in the study

Where it's running

  • Southern Methodist University
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Richard Y Kim, BA — Southern Methodist University
  • Study coordinator: Richard Y Kim, BA
  • Email: richardk@smu.edu
  • Phone: 214-768-1291

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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.