# BARCS Trial — Digital Micro-interventions

> Digital Micro-interventions (iPhone/iPad app by University of Virginia (VA).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcs-trial/id6751720557 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Virginia (VA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485767378)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcs-trial/id6751720557/reviews.md

## What is BARCS Trial?

This app teaches skills that can change the way you think and feel through brief and interactive exercises. The exercises are based on proven techniques in psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy. Depending on what conditions you are assigned, the app may contain brief and easy-to-follow exercises on any of the following:

- Promoting a grateful outlook
- Challenging negative thoughts
- Living a value-driven life
- Problem solving
- Savoring positive experiences
- Reducing worry
- Relaxation techniques
- Improving knowledge about mental health

This app was created for a University of Virginia research study examining the impact of brief, targeted digital interventions for managing mental health symptoms in cancer survivors. This study was approved by the University of Virginia Institutional Review Board for Social and Behavioral Sciences (#6002). Only individuals enrolled in this study should download and use this app.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.10 — 2026-08-11

Performance improvements and bugfixes

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-24

New digital micro interventions, bug fixes, and performance improvements

### 1.0.3 — 2025-12-06

Support for new micro interventions.

### 1.0.2 — 2025-11-12

Added support for additional micro interventions.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-10-28

Password reset feature, bugfixes, and performance improvements.

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