Plain-English translation of NCT05459896 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a smartphone app called HAPPY (Health Apps for Post-Pandemic Years) designed to help people who are experiencing fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep, or pain related to the pandemic or COVID-19. The app teaches three main approaches: physical activity training, mindfulness techniques, and energy conservation strategies. Participants will learn these skills over 8 weeks with professional guidance, then practice on their own for 16 weeks.
Many people continue to struggle with physical and mental health problems long after the pandemic—including fatigue, anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality. This trial exists to test whether the app-based treatment can help people manage these symptoms in a way that's convenient, affordable, and easy to use at home.
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You would join one of two groups—one receiving the HAPPY app and one receiving standard care. If you are in the app group, you'll attend 8 weekly sessions (about 1–2 hours each) where a trainer teaches you how to use the app and practice one of three skills: physical activity, mindfulness, or energy conservation. After that, you'll practice on your own at home for 16 weeks using the app to track your progress and work through self-help modules. The whole program lasts about 6 months total.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
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