Can an online course ease anxiety and depression? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07177365

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) program can help adults with generalized anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder. Participants in Taiwan will either receive standard care alone or standard care plus the online program, which includes 12 modules on skills like cognitive restructuring and mindfulness. The goal is to see if ICBT improves symptoms and makes therapy more accessible.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a convenient, low-cost online treatment option for anxiety and depression, reducing the need for frequent clinic visits.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial (120 participants) and results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is self-guided online, so some people may not engage fully or benefit as much as with in-person sessions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

generalized anxiety disorder major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD) MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD)

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