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SMILE Digital Mindfulness Trial for COVID-19 Anxiety in Racial Minorities: Key Findings for Clinical Practice

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21 May 2026

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The terminated SMILE trial investigated digital mindfulness interventions for COVID-19 anxiety in racial minorities. Despite early termination, the study's innovative approach combining smartphone-delivered mindfulness with physiological monitoring offers valuable insights for future digital mental health research.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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