Online therapy cuts stress for COVID-19 health workers
NCT ID NCT04362358
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to reduce stress and prevent mental health problems in health workers caring for COVID-19 patients. 156 healthcare workers participated, receiving either the online CBT or a bibliotherapy program. The goal was to see if the online CBT could lower perceived stress and prevent issues like depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders at 3 and 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this online program could offer a practical way to reduce stress and prevent depression, anxiety, and sleep problems in healthcare workers during crises.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial with 156 participants, so results are limited in size and may not apply to all healthcare settings. Online CBT may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits are uncertain.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Weiner Luisa
Strasbourg, 67000, France
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