Trial Outcomes & Findings for Exploring the Experience of Using a Prayer Mobile App (NCT NCT05626673)

NCT ID: NCT05626673

Last Updated: 2025-09-30

Results Overview

9 questions created for the present study, Minimum value: 1, Maximum value: 5, Higher scores reflect higher acceptability (i.e., better outcome)

• Recruitment status: COMPLETED
• Study phase: NA
• Target enrollment: 77 participants
• Primary outcome timeframe: 1 month
• Results posted on: 2025-09-30

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Measure	Intervention Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week.
Overall Study STARTED	77
Overall Study COMPLETED	72
Overall Study NOT COMPLETED	5

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Exploring the Experience of Using a Prayer Mobile App

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Measure	Prayer App n=77 Participants Participants will be given the Pray.com app and directed to use it daily. Prayer app: Participants will be given the Pray.com app and directed to use it daily.
Age, Continuous	31 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 5 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male Female	23 Participants n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male Male	54 Participants n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized Race and Ethnicity · Black or African American	65 Participants n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized Race and Ethnicity · American Indian/Native American	6 Participants n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized Race and Ethnicity · Alaskan Native	0 Participants n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized Race and Ethnicity · Asian or Asian American	1 Participants n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized Race and Ethnicity · Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	2 Participants n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized Race and Ethnicity · Latina/Latino/Hispanic	3 Participants n=5 Participants
Perceived Stress Scale-10	2.72 units on a scale STANDARD_DEVIATION .66 • n=5 Participants
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Anxiety	1.12 units on a scale STANDARD_DEVIATION .59 • n=5 Participants
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Depression	.84 units on a scale STANDARD_DEVIATION .53 • n=5 Participants
Religious Commitment Inventory-10	3.84 units on a scale STANDARD_DEVIATION .71 • n=5 Participants
Spiritual Well-Being Scale	4.47 units on a scale STANDARD_DEVIATION .80 • n=5 Participants
Satisfaction with Life Scale	4.68 units on a scale STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.26 • n=5 Participants
Multiethnic Identity Measure	3.96 units on a scale STANDARD_DEVIATION .63 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

9 questions created for the present study, Minimum value: 1, Maximum value: 5, Higher scores reflect higher acceptability (i.e., better outcome)

Outcome measures

Measure	Prayer App n=72 Participants Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week. Prayer app: Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week.
Acceptability of Mobile App Satisfaction	4.5 units on a scale Standard Deviation .69
Acceptability of Mobile App Intent to continue use	4.47 units on a scale Standard Deviation .71
Acceptability of Mobile App Relevance in improving mental health	4.14 units on a scale Standard Deviation .74
Acceptability of Mobile App Relevance in improving spiritual life	4.42 units on a scale Standard Deviation .88
Acceptability of Mobile App Racial/ethnic identity well-represented	4.29 units on a scale Standard Deviation .74
Acceptability of Mobile App Content good fit with racial/ethnic identity	4.15 units on a scale Standard Deviation .85
Acceptability of Mobile App Content good fit with cultural worldview	4.29 units on a scale Standard Deviation .76
Acceptability of Mobile App App good fit with religious beliefs or worldview	4.25 units on a scale Standard Deviation .87
Acceptability of Mobile App App good fit with cultural identity or worldview	4.11 units on a scale Standard Deviation .87

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

3 questions created for the present study, Minimum value: 1, Maximum value: 5, Higher scores reflect higher demand (i.e., better outcome)

Outcome measures

Measure	Prayer App n=72 Participants Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week. Prayer app: Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week.
Demand for Mobile App Frequency of use	3.11 units on a scale Standard Deviation .74
Demand for Mobile App Interest in future use	4.31 units on a scale Standard Deviation .73
Demand for Mobile App Perceived demand within participants' religious community	4.29 units on a scale Standard Deviation .83
Demand for Mobile App Perceived demand within participants' cultural community	4.11 units on a scale Standard Deviation .82

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

5 questions created for the present study, Minimum value: 1, Maximum value: 5, Higher scores reflect higher practicality (i.e., better outcome)

Outcome measures

Measure	Prayer App n=72 Participants Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week. Prayer app: Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week.
Practicality of Mobile App Difficulty of use	1.76 units on a scale Standard Deviation .90
Practicality of Mobile App Ability to use and navigate app	4.35 units on a scale Standard Deviation .70
Practicality of Mobile App Perceived cost of the app	2.46 units on a scale Standard Deviation .86
Practicality of Mobile App Ease of paying monthly fee	2.35 units on a scale Standard Deviation .97
Practicality of Mobile App Willingness to pay monthly fee	4.14 units on a scale Standard Deviation .83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

How many minutes did the participant use the mobile app?

Outcome measures

Measure	Prayer App n=72 Participants Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week. Prayer app: Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week.
Minutes of App Use	45.83 minutes Standard Deviation 111.90

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

How many days did the participant use the mobile app?

Outcome measures

Measure	Prayer App n=72 Participants Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week. Prayer app: Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week.
Days of App Usage	5.77 Days Standard Deviation 8.19

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

Minimum value: 1, Maximum value: 6, Higher scores reflect higher spiritual well-being (i.e., better outcome)

Outcome measures

Measure	Prayer App n=72 Participants Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week. Prayer app: Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week.
Spiritual Well-being Scale	4.89 units on a scale Standard Deviation .83

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

Minimum value: 1, Maximum value: 6, Higher scores reflect higher satisfaction with life (i.e., better outcome)

Outcome measures

Measure	Prayer App n=72 Participants Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week. Prayer app: Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week.
Satisfaction With Life Scale	5.31 units on a scale Standard Deviation .97

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

Minimum value: 1, Maximum value: 5, Higher scores reflect higher religious commitment (i.e., better outcome)

Outcome measures

Measure	Prayer App n=72 Participants Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week. Prayer app: Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week.
Religious Commitment Inventory	4.01 units on a scale Standard Deviation .61

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

Minimum value: 1, Maximum value: 5, Higher scores reflect higher ethnic identity (i.e., better outcome)

Outcome measures

Measure	Prayer App n=72 Participants Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week. Prayer app: Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week.
Multiethnic Identity Measure	4.09 units on a scale Standard Deviation .58

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

Minimum value: 0, Maximum value: 5, Higher scores reflect higher stress (i.e., worse outcome)

Outcome measures

Measure	Prayer App n=72 Participants Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week. Prayer app: Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week.
Perceived Stress Scale	2.52 units on a scale Standard Deviation .71

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

Minimum value: 0, Maximum value: 3, Higher scores reflect higher anxiety/depression (i.e., worse outcome)

Outcome measures

Measure	Prayer App n=72 Participants Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week. Prayer app: Participants were provided access to the Pray.com app at no cost and directed to use for it at least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week.
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Anxiety	.98 units on a scale Standard Deviation .58
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Depression	.70 units on a scale Standard Deviation .57

Adverse Events

Prayer App

Serious events: 0 serious events

Other events: 0 other events

Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Breanne Laird

Pray.com

Phone: 9095574002

Email: breanne.laird@pray.com

Results disclosure agreements

• Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
• Publication restrictions are in place