The Advancing Dynamic And Personalized Training Study
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON · Jul 2, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of August 20, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This study is testing a new, personalized way to use the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) app, which aims to help improve people’s mental well-being over time. The researchers want to see if tailoring the program based on individual data can make it more effective for long-term mental health. They plan to enroll about 1,100 participants who will use the app for 4 weeks and then be followed for an additional 3 months to track their progress.
To join the study, participants need to be between 65 and 74 years old, have mild to moderate symptoms of depression (which is measured by a simple questionnaire), be comfortable using English, and have access to a smartphone with internet and text messaging. People who have used meditation before or have tried the Healthy Minds Program app already won’t be eligible. Also, anyone with certain mental health conditions like psychosis, or who has recent thoughts of self-harm, or plans to travel soon, won’t be able to join. Participants will be asked to use the app regularly during the 4-week program and then take part in check-ins over the following months. This study is not yet open for recruiting, but it hopes to offer a helpful, tailored tool for improving mental well-being in older adults.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Elevated symptoms of depression (PHQ-9 greater than or equal to 5)
- • proficiency in English
- • access to a smartphone and internet
- • ability to receive text messages
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Prior experience with meditation
- • Prior use of the Healthy Minds Program app
- • History of psychosis or mania
- • Plans to travel in the next six weeks
- • Suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm indicated by PHQ-9 item 9 and BDI item 9
- • Failure to select the correct code word mentioned in the welcome video
- • Not a US citizen
- • Non-permanent resident
About University Of Wisconsin, Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a leading research institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its extensive resources, including cutting-edge facilities and a diverse pool of expert researchers, to conduct rigorous studies that address critical health challenges. The institution's focus on translating research findings into practical applications fosters the development of new treatments and interventions, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and public health initiatives. As a sponsor of clinical trials, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring participant safety throughout the research process.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Simon Goldberg, PhD
Principal Investigator
Center for Healthy Minds
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported