Online therapy brings hope to rural depression patients

NCT ID NCT04120285

First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 06, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving primary care doctors access to an online cognitive behavior therapy program helps treat major depression in rural areas. Over 1,200 adults from West Virginia and Kentucky took part. The goal was to see if this approach improves depression remission and long-term outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Harpers Ferry Family Medicine

    Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, 25425, United States

  • Minnie Hamilton Health Systems

    Glenville, West Virginia, 26351, United States

  • Minnie Hamilton Health Systems

    Grantsville, West Virginia, 26147, United States

  • University of Lousiville Health

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

  • Upper Kanawha Clinic

    Cedar Grove, West Virginia, 25039, United States

  • WVU Medicine

    Morgantown, West Virginia, 26505, United States

  • Wayne Medical Clinic

    Wayne, West Virginia, 25570, United States

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