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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Southern Methodist University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dallas, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT04292145 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
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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
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.