The COMParing App Support Strategies Study

Part of paid clinical trials in Madison, Wisconsin.

Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Study ID
NCT07278466
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Depression, Anxiety

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Introductory Coaching Session — OTHER
    Participant is randomized to receive a 30-minute meditation coaching session
  • Introductory Information Session — OTHER
    Participant is randomized to receive a 30-minute information session
  • On-Demand Email Support — OTHER
    email support throughout the 4 week intervention period
  • Microsupport — OTHER
    Text message microsupport throughout the 4 week intervention period

Study Details

The overall purpose of this study is to help determine how best to incorporate small amounts of human and digital support into a meditation app. The meditation app used is the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) which provides training in four pillars of well-being (Awareness, Connection, Insight, Purpose) through a combination of podcast-style didactic material and guided meditation practices.

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 13, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Jan 31, 2029
Completion
Jan 31, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
688 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Coaching
  • Experimental: Coaching with On-Demand email support
  • Experimental: Coaching and microsupport
  • Experimental: Coaching with On-Demand email support and microsupport
  • No Intervention: No additional support
  • Experimental: On-Demand email support
  • Experimental: Microsupport
  • Experimental: On-Demand email support and microsupport

Primary Outcome Measure

Patient Health Questionnaire Anxiety and Depression Scale (PHQ-ADS) Score [ Time Frame: baseline, week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4, 6-month follow up ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Center for Healthy MindsMadisonWisconsin53703-

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