Therapy tailored for chinese youth shows promise for anxiety and depression

NCT ID NCT03711344

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that was adapted to be more culturally relevant for Chinese youth in Ontario. 36 participants aged 12 to 21 with anxiety or depression received the therapy from community therapists. The goal was to see if this approach could improve access to effective mental health care and reduce symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: culturally adapted cognitive behavioral therapy (CA-CBT)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could provide a more effective and accessible treatment option for Chinese youth struggling with anxiety and depression.
What could go wrong: This was a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to all Chinese youth. The therapy's long-term benefits are not yet known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

East Metro Youth Services

Scarborough Village, Ontario, M1H 3C3, Canada

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