App-Based therapy shows promise for stubborn panic disorder

NCT ID NCT07391943

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a mobile app that delivers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on its own for adults whose panic disorder hasn't improved with standard treatments. 45 participants used the app for eight weeks, covering skills like relaxation and changing unhelpful thoughts. The goal was to see if the app could reduce anxiety and improve 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: self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy mobile app
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a convenient, low-cost way to help people with hard-to-treat panic disorder manage their symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with no placebo group, so results may not be reliable. The app is meant to ease symptoms, not cure the condition.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

panic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PANIC DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Luisa

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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