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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder Negotiating

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

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