Internet CBT shows promise for stressed students

NCT ID NCT05085756

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Uppsala University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for university students with mild depression or anxiety. Two hundred students who previously took a mental health survey will receive a tailored internet treatment. The goal is to see if this e-health approach can reduce symptoms and improve well-being.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an accessible, scalable way to help university students manage mild depression and anxiety.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 200 participants. The online format may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to students with more severe symptoms.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety depressive disorder mental disorder psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER

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Locations

Uppsala University

Uppsala, 75105, Sweden

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