New therapy aims to tame anxiety and depression without drugs

NCT ID NCT05989451

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests a modified version of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for people with anxiety or depressive disorders. Researchers will enroll 250 adults at two medical centers in Taiwan to see if this talk therapy improves symptoms, daily functioning, and quality of life. Participants must speak Mandarin and have a current diagnosis of depression or anxiety, but cannot have certain other conditions like bipolar disorder or recent substance abuse.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • MacKay Memorial Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taiwan

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