Can a smartphone app treat depression as well as a therapist?

NCT ID NCT02542891

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a blend of online therapy sessions and a smartphone app could help adults with major depression as much as traditional face-to-face therapy. 105 French adults participated, and researchers measured their depression symptoms using standard questionnaires. The goal was to see if the internet-based approach is both effective and more affordable.

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Locations

CHRU Lapeyronie

Montpellier, 34295, France
CHU de Brest

Brest, France
CHU de Clermont- Ferrnand

Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
CHU de Grenoble

Grenoble, France
CHU de Tours

Tours, 37540, France
Centre Hospitalier Charles Perrens

Bordeaux, 33076, France
Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier-

Bron, 69678, France
Hôpital A. Chenevier

Créteil, 94010, France
Hôpital de la conception Pôle Psychiatrie Centre

Marseille, 13005, France
Hôptial Fernand Widal

Paris, 75010, France

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DEPRESSIVE DISORDER