A computer program may help tame depression and stress — without a therapist
NCT ID NCT02726061
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether an internet-based program called PATH can help adults cope with depression, stress, and conflict. PATH combines problem-solving therapy, stress management, and conflict resolution training into interactive online modules. Anyone 18 or older can join, and the goal is to see if people find the program useful and easy to use in everyday life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- an internet-based behavioral therapy program called PATH that combines problem-solving therapy, stress management, and conflict resolution training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a convenient, low-cost way for adults to manage depression, stress, and conflict from home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a real-world test with no control group, so it is unclear if improvements are due to the program itself. Participation is voluntary, and people may not complete the modules.
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Conditions
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
RECRUITINGLebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States
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