Danish website aims to improve youth mental health – does it work?

NCT ID NCT06385457

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a free Danish website called Mindhelper can improve mental well-being in 15- to 25-year-olds. Nearly 5,000 participants were recruited via social media and randomly assigned to either get access to the website or not. Researchers measure well-being, psychological functioning, and body appreciation over 12 weeks to see if the site makes a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mindhelper.dk website (self-guided digital mental health service)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a free, self-guided website is a cost-effective way to improve mental well-being in young people.
What could go wrong: This is a single trial in Denmark, so results may not apply elsewhere. The website is compared to no information, so any benefit might be small or temporary.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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ADOLESCENTS BODY DISSATISFACTION INTERNET-BASED INTERVENTION MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE ONLINE INTERVENTION RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL WELL-BEING YOUNG ADULTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Institute of Public Health (NIPH), University of Southern Denmark

Copenhagen, Copenhagen K, 1455, Denmark

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