AI coach for therapists: could this improve mental health care?
NCT ID NCT05340738
First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 20 times
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.
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Locations
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The Penn Collaborative for CBT and Implementation Science
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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