Brief therapy may offer Long-Term protection against relapse

NCT ID NCT07522775

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study followed 806 Hong Kong adults who had received low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (LICBT) for common mental disorders like depression and anxiety. Researchers checked their mental health every 6 months for up to 4 years to see if improvements lasted. The goal was to understand how well this brief therapy prevents relapse over the long term.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (LICBT)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that brief therapy helps people with common mental disorders stay well longer and avoid relapse.

What could go wrong

This is an observational follow-up, not a new treatment test. Results may not apply to all groups, and relapse rates could still be high.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong