Can a One-Size-Fits-All therapy help depression and anxiety?

NCT ID NCT06614842

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study was designed to test whether a group therapy that uses basic communication skills common to all therapies can help people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and stress. The therapy avoids specific methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data was collected.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Common Factors Group Psychotherapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a simple, general therapy approach can help a wide range of mental health issues without needing specialized training.
What could go wrong: The trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results exist. It is unclear if this approach would be effective or how it compares to established therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

generalized anxiety disorder major depressive disorder mental disorder post-traumatic stress disorder psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GENERALIZED ANXIETY MAJOR DEPRESSION MENTAL DISORDERS STRESS STRESS DISORDER, POST TRAUMATIC

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