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Could your smartphone replace the couch? digital therapy put to the test

NCT ID NCT07081061

Symptom relief Sponsor: Teladoc Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an online therapy platform, BetterHelp, can reduce symptoms of moderate to severe depression and anxiety. Adults in the US with elevated scores on standard anxiety or depression scales will either get access to the platform for 16 weeks or be in a control group. The study will measure how many people sign up and stick with the program, as well as changes in anxiety and depression symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
BetterHelp, an online therapy platform providing access to licensed therapists for digital mental health care
What this could lead to
If effective, this could support wider use of digital therapy as a convenient, accessible treatment for depression and anxiety.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, so results may not be conclusive. Online therapy may not work for everyone, and access to technology is required.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

86 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Has moderate or severe baseline anxiety or depression, as defined by GAD-7 ≥ 10 or PHQ-9 ≥ 10, respectively * Based in the US * Fluent in the English language * Has an email account to receive and complete online surveys * Has access to a smartphone, tablet or computer * Able to understand and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant in the next 6 months * Has no or mild baseline anxiety or depression, as defined by GAD-7 \< 10 and PHQ-9 \< 10, respectively

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Depression, anxiety Mental health issue Mental health wellness 2

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BetterHelp

    San Jose, California, 95117, United States

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