| NCT ID | NCT06907654 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Madison |
| Condition | Depression Disorders |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 2,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-08-04 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 2,000 participants in total. It began in 2026-08-04 with a primary completion date of 2028-12.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether learning about well-being impacts the thoughts and feelings of romantic couples. The main question it aims to answer is: * Does gaining knowledge about well-being positively impact individuals and their romantic relationships? Participants will complete online surveys about their thoughts and feelings.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Be either married, living together, OR in a dating relationship for at least 12 months * Proficiency in English * US citizen or permanent resident * If non-monogamous, must be able to enroll in the study with a primary partner with whom they spend the majority of their time. * Use of a smartphone (primary participant only) * Phone able to receive SMS text messages * Depression symptoms (≥ 5 on PHQ-9; primary participant only) Exclusion Criteria: * Severe physical or sexual relationship aggression during the past 6 months (any item endorsement on 5-item severe IPV screener) * Endorsement of active suicidality * History of psychosis or mania * Prior use of the Healthy Minds Program app * Prior significant experience with meditation * Severe hearing impairment that would interfere with the use of an audio-based intervention (primary participant only) * Did not pass video attention check * Investigators may also track the time it takes for participants to complete surveys and use survey timing as a method to flag for suspicious bot activity * Participant presents false or misleading information or other indicators that the participant may be participating in the study in bad faith. At screening, each participant's address will be checked and they will be excluded if the address is 1) invalid or 2) a non-residential address. Participants will also be excluded if the same email is provided for both partners. Participants will be excluded if they fail the attention check item in the baseline survey. Participants will be excluded if they complete their screeners \<= 20 minutes of each other.
Contact & Investigator
Lily Smith
✉ cares@chm.wisc.eduSimon Goldberg, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06907654 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Depression Disorders. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06907654 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06907654 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at cares@chm.wisc.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06907654 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Madison, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06907654 clinical trial?
NCT06907654 is sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison. The principal investigator is Simon Goldberg, PhD at University of Wisconsin, Madison. The trial plans to enroll 2,000 participants.
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