Can a smartphone app boost therapy for depressed teens with weight issues?
NCT ID NCT07569991
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study will test whether adding a digital app to group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps teens aged 12-17 who have both depression and overweight. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either CBT plus the app or CBT alone. The main goal is to see if the approach is feasible and liked by teens, not yet to prove it works for mood or weight.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and a digital app
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical, scalable way to help teens with both depression and obesity feel better and adopt healthier habits.
What could go wrong
This is a very early pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply widely. The app and therapy are still being refined, and the main goal is to test feasibility, not effectiveness.
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States