Smartphone therapy may ease anxiety for those with disabilities

NCT ID NCT07140497

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a mobile app that combines digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with personal mental health coaching can reduce anxiety in adults with hearing or mobility disabilities. Participants use either the active program or a sham version for 8 weeks, with follow-up at 12 weeks. The goal is to see if a fully remote, accessible tool can provide lasting anxiety relief for a group that often faces extra barriers to mental health care.

What this could mean

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Active substance

digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus mental health coaching

What this could lead to

If effective, this could offer a scalable, remote anxiety treatment tailored for people with disabilities who face unique barriers to care.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with a sham comparator, and results may not generalize beyond the specific disability groups or program design.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression hearing loss disorder

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  • Delaware State University

    Dover, Delaware, 19904, United States

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  • Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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  • New Jersey Department of Veterans Health

    East Orange, New Jersey, 07018, United States

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  • South Texas Veterans Health Care System

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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