Robot coach could help students beat anxiety by making therapy homework easier

NCT ID NCT07430800

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Southern California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a friendly robot, personalized to each user, can help college students with anxiety complete their cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) exercises at home. About 140 students with mild to moderate anxiety will use the robot for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if the robot boosts adherence to therapy and reduces anxiety symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: socially assistive robot with personalized feedback
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a practical tool to help college students complete anxiety therapy exercises at home, potentially improving symptom relief.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 140 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The robot's effect on anxiety is uncertain, and technical issues or lack of engagement could limit success.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

generalized anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Southern California
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States

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