Can a smartphone app lift the shame of TB?

NCT ID NCT07742683

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether online mindfulness, digital cognitive behavioral therapy, and an interactive chatbot can reduce stigma and improve mental health in people with tuberculosis. About 496 adults with active TB will be randomly assigned to receive these digital tools alongside standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if these interventions can ease the psychological burden of TB and support better health outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Digital psychosocial interventions including online mindfulness, online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and a human-computer interaction mini-program
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a scalable way to reduce stigma and improve mental health and treatment adherence for tuberculosis patients.
What could go wrong: The trial is early-stage and results may not generalize beyond the study population. Digital interventions may not suit all patients, and the impact on stigma could be limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

active tuberculosis Social Stigma tuberculosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TUBERCULOSIS (TB)

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