Stress training and mindfulness via phone-based programs
Official title: Mindfulness Training and Respiration Biosignal Feedback - Study 3
Run by Equa Health · NCT07639697 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Young adults will try different smartphone-based stress-management and mindfulness trainings over 14 days to see which version is easiest to use and how it affects stress and mindfulness.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Equa Health Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 17, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 2027 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07639697 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are English-speaking young adults (18–30) in the United States with psychological distress who are willing to use a smartphone app and wear monitoring equipment for 14 days.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals who do not experience improvements in distress or mindfulness or who do not engage with the app may not receive measurable benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This trial tests several 14-day digital training programs delivered through the Equa app to determine usability, engagement, and changes in mindfulness skills and psychological distress in young adults. Participants are randomized to different program versions with guided daily lessons and optional personalized feedback, while collecting both survey data and smartphone-derived physiological signals during lessons. Assessments occur at baseline, after the 14-day intervention, and at one-month follow-up. The study emphasizes usability and user satisfaction alongside psychological outcomes. The results may inform which digital features best support stress management and well-being in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improved mindfulness skills and reduced psychological distress through user-friendly, engaging digital training.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research has shown digital mindfulness and stress-management tools can improve well-being, though results vary by design and engagement.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-30 years of Age * Fluent in English * Psychological distress * Interested in completing smartphone guided training sessions remotely for 14 days * Willing and able to wear physiological monitoring equipment * Willing to be randomized to one of three conditions * Located in the United States * Access to a smartphone without snapdragon processors to complete guided training sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant * Current or previous diagnosis with psychosis or schizophrenia
Where it's running
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4615 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: David Creswell, Ph.D. — Equa Health
- Study coordinator: Juliette A Bonchonsky, BA
- Email: juliette@equahealth.io
- Phone: 4125333601
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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.