Plain-English translation of NCT06978166 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 study is testing a mobile app called Wysa for Chronic Pain, designed to help people manage chronic pain along with depression or anxiety symptoms. Researchers are studying whether customized notifications delivered at just the right moment—tailored to each person's situation—actually help people feel better. You would use the app for several weeks and share your thoughts about how it's working for you.
Many people with chronic pain also struggle with depression and anxiety, and a supportive app could help. However, researchers don't yet know the best way to send reminders and suggestions through the app so that they feel helpful rather than annoying or overwhelming.
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You would download the Wysa app and use it as you normally would for several weeks. At the start and end of the study, you'll answer brief surveys about your mood, pain, sleep, and physical function—this takes about 10–15 minutes each time. Some participants are also invited to have an optional video or audio chat to share their experience with the app. The whole study period lasts either 4 weeks or 12 weeks, depending on which group you're placed in.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Collaborators
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Duke University
Enrollment target
~1,000 participants
Started
June 2025
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
45 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Adriana Martin
Washington University School of Medicine
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