FlowMD: A quick daily breathwork app for adults with mild anxiety
Official title: Feasibility of Using a Meditation App in Adults With Anxiety Disorder
Run by National University of Natural Medicine · NCT07672925 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether using the FlowMD mobile app every day for four weeks can help adults with mild anxiety feel better and whether the app is easy to use.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National University of Natural Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Portland, Oregon) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07672925 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–65 with a diagnosed anxiety disorder who own a smartphone and are willing to use the FlowMD app daily for four weeks and provide feedback.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with severe psychiatric conditions or undergoing major changes in psychiatric treatment 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
This feasibility study investigates the FlowMD mobile app as a daily 1–5 minute guided breathwork session for four weeks in adults with mild anxiety. Participants will complete surveys at baseline, mid-point, and end to measure changes in anxiety and to gauge usability. The study will assess practicality, engagement, and potential effectiveness of the app in managing anxiety symptoms in a real-world setting. Recruitment is limited to adults 18–65 with anxiety who own a smartphone and can download the FlowMD app. Exclusion criteria include current major psychiatric changes or severe psychiatric conditions that could interfere with participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the app could offer a convenient, low-burden way to help manage mild anxiety symptoms.
How similar studies have gone: Prior breathwork and meditation apps have shown promise in reducing anxiety in some populations, but feasibility results vary by app and population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Are 18-65 years old * Have an anxiety disorder * Have a smartphone * Able to download the FlowMD app * Willing to use the FlowMD meditation app for a daily 1-5 minute session for four consecutive weeks * Able to provide feedback on the experience using the app * Willing to participate in surveys to measure changes in anxiety levels Exclusion Criteria: * Are undergoing significant changes in psychiatric medication or therapy * Have severe psychiatric conditions that might interfere with study participation (Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder)
Where it's running
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Helfgott Research Institute
Portland, Oregon, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Heather Zwickey, PhD — National University of Natural Medicine
- Study coordinator: Michelle T Berg, Master of Clinical Research
- Email: FlowMDFeasibility@nunm.edu
- Phone: 1 503 552 1885
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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.