Recruiting

The COMParing App Support Strategies Study

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.

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07278466

PhaseNA

Enrollment688

SponsorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Age18 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Depression, Anxiety

About this study

Interventions

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

Primary outcomes

Patient Health Questionnaire Anxiety and Depression Scale (PHQ-ADS) Score (baseline, week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4, 6-month follow up)
Anxiety Measured from Evening Daily Diary Items (Daily through the Intervention Period (up to 4 weeks))
Depression Measured from Evening Daily Diary Items (Daily through the Intervention Period (up to 4 weeks))

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * Elevated symptoms of depression and/or anxiety (PHQ-9 greater than or equal to 10, GAD-7 greater than or equal to 10) * Proficiency in English * Access to a smartphone and internet * Ability to receive text messages Exclusion Criteria: * Non-US citizen or legal resident (green card holder) * History of psychosis or mania * Suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm indicated by PHQ9 item 9 and BDI item 9 * Individuals who do not provide the information required for GUID generation * Previous participation * Individuals who do not have their camera turned on and remain visible on camera during the virtual introductory and coaching sessions (if applicable).

Study locations

Center for Healthy Minds, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 United States

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.