AI coach for therapists: could this improve mental health care?
NCT ID NCT05340738
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an AI tool called LyssnCBT that listens to therapy sessions and gives therapists feedback on how well they are using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Researchers worked with 449 therapists, supervisors, and clients at five community mental health agencies in Philadelphia. The goal was to see if the tool is acceptable, usable, and helps improve therapy quality compared to usual care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- LyssnCBT (AI-powered feedback tool for therapists)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a scalable way to help therapists deliver better cognitive behavioral therapy, improving outcomes for many people with mental health conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on feasibility and therapist acceptance, not on proving that the tool directly improves patient health. The AI feedback may not translate into better therapy in all settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Penn Collaborative for CBT and Implementation Science
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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