Can online therapy beat the blues? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05825040

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether online therapy programs can help people with moderate to severe anxiety or depression. 320 participants will be randomly assigned to guided online CBT, self-guided CBT, mindfulness, or a waitlist. The goal is to see which approach best improves mental well-being and reduces symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: online cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based intervention
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that online guided therapy is an effective, scalable way to reduce depression and anxiety symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial testing different online approaches. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits may be modest compared to in-person therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS 1 MENTAL WELL-BEING PRECISION MENTAL HEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Diversity and Well-being Lab, Dept of Psychology, CUHK
RECRUITING

Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

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