Can online therapy ease financial worries? new study tests it
NCT ID NCT07391540
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests an 8-week internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) program for people with mild to moderate depression or anxiety linked to their financial situation. Fifty adults in Sweden will receive weekly online modules and therapist guidance. Researchers will measure changes in financial distress, depression, and anxiety up to two years after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a practical, accessible therapy for people struggling with mental health symptoms tied to financial stress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants and no control group, so results may not be definitive. The therapy requires active participation and internet access.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning
RECRUITINGLinköping, Östergötland County, 58183, Sweden
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