Which therapy works best for depression? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04690946

First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at 112 adults with moderate or major depression to compare two common talk therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Researchers wanted to see how each therapy helps reduce symptoms and understand what patients experience during treatment. They also explored why some people stop therapy early. The goal is to improve depression care by learning which therapy works best and why.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institutt for Psykologisk rådgivning

    Bergen, Bergen, 5012, Norway

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