Group therapy shows promise for teens with severe anxiety and depression
NCT ID NCT06894394
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a group version of a therapy program called UP-A for 15 teenagers with severe emotional disorders like anxiety and depression. The teens were treated at a day hospital in Spain. The program aimed to help them manage their emotions and reduce symptoms. Researchers checked how the teens were doing before, after, and up to 12 months later, using surveys from the teens, their parents, and doctors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- group therapy program (Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Adolescents, UP-A)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an effective group therapy option for teens with severe emotional disorders in intensive treatment settings.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, uncontrolled study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to all teens. The therapy was adapted for a specific hospital setting, which may limit its use elsewhere.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital de Día Infantojuvenil del Hospital Puerta de Hierro de Majadahonda
Madrid, Madrid, 28222, Spain
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