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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

major depressive disorder

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

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