Short therapy shows promise for depression in indonesia

NCT ID NCT07373080

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a brief, culturally adapted form of behavioral activation therapy, delivered by psychologists in primary care clinics, can reduce depressive symptoms in adults. 96 participants with depression will receive the therapy and be compared to usual care. The study also evaluates how well the training and supervision of psychologists works in real-world settings.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: brief culturally adapted behavioral activation therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable therapy for depression in Indonesian primary care settings.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (96 participants) testing feasibility and short-term effects, so results may not generalize widely or show lasting benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION IN ADULTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Puskesmas (Primary Healthcare Center)
RECRUITING

Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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