Which therapy works best for troubled teens? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07259109
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 192 teens aged 12 to 20 who are already receiving either Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Brief Strategic Therapy (BST) for anxiety, depression, or OCD. Researchers will track their progress using questionnaires and interviews over 9 months. The goal is to see which therapy leads to better emotional health and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Strategic Therapy (BST)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors choose the most effective therapy for teens with anxiety, depression, or OCD.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. It is also small and only at one center in Italy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo
Messina, Italy, 98100, Italy
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