Therapy tailored for chinese youth shows promise for anxiety and depression
NCT ID NCT03711344
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.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for DEPRESSION are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
East Metro Youth Services
Scarborough Village, Ontario, M1H 3C3, Canada