Can one therapy session beat ten? new study tests quick fix for anxiety and depression
NCT ID NCT07363915
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two ways to help adults with mild anxiety and depression in primary care. One was a 10-week group program, the other a single 50-minute session. Researchers wanted to see if the shorter option worked just as well. 136 people took part, and their symptoms were tracked for a year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Psychological interventions (group therapy and single-session therapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a single therapy session is as effective as a longer group program for mild anxiety and depression, potentially saving time and resources.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial in Spain, so results may not apply to other populations. The interventions are behavioral, so individual results can vary widely.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias (recruitment from 4 primary care centres), Spain
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28806, Spain