Can a smartphone app lift teen depression?

NCT ID NCT07163013

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a mobile app called Moca, which delivers digital cognitive behavioral therapy (DCBT), can reduce depressive symptoms in Chinese adolescents aged 12 to 18. Two hundred teens with moderate to severe symptoms will use the app for weekly guided sessions. The goal is to see if the app is both effective and acceptable as a treatment option.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: digital cognitive behavioral therapy (DCBT) via a mobile app called Moca
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a scalable, accessible treatment option for depressed adolescents who might not otherwise get help.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial in one country, so results may not apply elsewhere. The app-based approach may not work for everyone, and some teens may need more intensive support.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOM

Contacts and locations

Locations

The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
RECRUITING

Chongqing, 400016, China

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