Online therapy vs. In-Person: which works better for depression?
NCT ID NCT04825535
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to compare online group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with in-person group CBT for adults with major depression. The goal was to see if online therapy is just as effective and more cost-effective. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data were collected.
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 with mindfulness (CBT-M)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that online CBT-M is as effective as in-person therapy, making treatment more accessible and affordable for people with depression.
What could go wrong
The trial was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no results are available. Online therapy may not work as well for everyone, and the study's non-inferiority design requires careful interpretation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Ontario, M6J 1H4, Canada