Online therapy helps teens with depression, study finds

NCT ID NCT04977856

First seen Jun 12, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Summary

This study tested an internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (ICBT) program for 219 teenagers aged 13-17 with mild to moderate depression. Participants were randomly assigned to therapist-guided ICBT, self-guided ICBT, or standard care. The goal was to see if online therapy could reduce depression symptoms and be cost-effective, making treatment more accessible.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BUP Internetbehandling, BUP Forsknings- och utvecklingscentrum i Stockholm

    Stockholm, Stockholm County, 11364, Sweden

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