Twice the therapy, double the relief? new study tests faster sessions for depression
NCT ID NCT07408687
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to find better ways to treat depression by testing two ideas: whether having therapy twice a week instead of once leads to better results, and whether matching the type of therapy (CBT or psychodynamic) to a person's personality helps. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with major depressive disorder and track their symptoms over time. The goal is to improve how quickly and effectively therapy works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that twice-weekly therapy sessions and personalized matching of therapy type to patient personality lead to faster and more lasting relief from depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no results yet. The benefits of more frequent sessions or matching may turn out to be small or not apply to everyone. The study is also limited to Scandinavian speakers.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway, Postboks 4959, Norway
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can we predict who returns to work after stress treatment?
- Can a Parent-Targeted program ease Kids' behavior problems when depression is in the picture?
- A Two-Year watch: can brain scans and surveys predict depression and anxiety in teens?
- Can a Three-Session therapy rival CBT for Event-Related depression?
- Your genes could hold the key to better depression treatment
- A therapy that aims to boost wellbeing, not just ease symptoms — a trial puts it to the test