AI therapist tested for anxiety relief in landmark trial

NCT ID NCT07545070

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether an AI-based rehabilitation program, combined with usual care, can reduce anxiety symptoms more than usual care alone. About 158 adults with anxiety disorders will use the AI system for 12 sessions over 3 weeks. The goal is to see if digital therapy can improve access to mental health support.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AI-based rehabilitation system delivering psychological intervention
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a scalable, accessible digital therapy option for people with anxiety disorders.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (158 participants) testing a device-based intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The AI system's effectiveness compared to human-led therapy is unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY DISORDERS

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Locations

Shanghai Mental Health Center

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China

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