Facebook program boosts mental health in rare muscle disease

NCT ID NCT07291713

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested an online program to improve mental health in people with myasthenia gravis, a chronic muscle weakness condition. 77 patients completed a four-month program of short videos on Facebook about building social support, emotional awareness, and self-worth. Researchers measured changes in psychological well-being, depression, and quality of life before and after the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Positive Mental Health BMI Learning Program (online behavioral intervention)

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could offer a simple, accessible way to improve mental health and daily functioning for people with myasthenia gravis.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study without a control group, so results may not be generalizable. The program's benefits may not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression Emotional Regulation myasthenia gravis Psychological Well-Being Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital

    Taipei, Taipei, 111045, Taiwan