Can online therapy tame anxiety? new study tests two approaches

NCT ID NCT05849493

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two internet-based cognitive behavioral therapies for people with generalized anxiety disorder. 400 adults will receive one of two 10-week online programs, guided by a psychologist. The goal is to see which therapy reduces anxiety more and whether they work by changing how people think about uncertainty or worry.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point to a more effective online therapy for generalized anxiety disorder, making treatment more accessible.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results may be modest. It is also limited to Swedish speakers and requires active participation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

generalized anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Internet Psychiatry Clinic, Psychiatry Southwest, SLSO, Region Stockholm

Stockholm, Huddinge, 14135, Sweden

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