Can a smartphone app beat the couch? new study tests online therapy for depression
NCT ID NCT02542891
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a blend of online and in-person therapy (called blended CBT) works as well as standard face-to-face therapy for adults with major depression. 105 participants were randomly assigned to either blended CBT or usual care. Researchers measured depression symptoms using a standard questionnaire to compare the two approaches.
What this could mean
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Active substance
blended cognitive behavioral therapy (online and in-person sessions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that online therapy is as effective as in-person therapy, making depression treatment more accessible.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial with 105 participants, so results are limited in size and may not apply to everyone. Online therapy may not work for severe cases or those without reliable internet access.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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CHRU Lapeyronie
Montpellier, 34295, France
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CHU de Brest
Brest, France
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CHU de Clermont- Ferrnand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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CHU de Grenoble
Grenoble, France
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CHU de Tours
Tours, 37540, France
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Centre Hospitalier Charles Perrens
Bordeaux, 33076, France
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Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier-
Bron, 69678, France
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Hôpital A. Chenevier
Créteil, 94010, France
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Hôpital de la conception Pôle Psychiatrie Centre
Marseille, 13005, France
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Hôptial Fernand Widal
Paris, 75010, France