Short therapy shows promise for depression and anxiety in primary care
NCT ID NCT06988332
First seen Nov 20, 2025
Summary
This study tested a short psychological program called Problem Management Plus (PM+) for adults with depression or anxiety in a primary care center in Chile. Fifty-six participants were randomly assigned to receive either PM+ or usual care. The goal was to see if the program was feasible and acceptable, and to get early signs of whether it might help reduce symptoms.
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Locations
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CESFAM Las Ánimas
Valdivia, Chile
What this could mean
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Active substance
Problem Management Plus (PM+)
What this could lead to
If this works, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to help people with depression and anxiety in primary care settings, especially where mental health experts are scarce.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (56 people) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to other populations or settings.
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