Can a phone app boost depression treatment?

NCT ID NCT06907134

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Linkoeping University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a smartphone app based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help adults who are already taking antidepressants feel better. 150 participants in Sweden will use the app for 9 weeks, with extra online materials and therapist support available. The goal is to see if the app reduces depressive symptoms and improves 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: smartphone-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a convenient, app-based way to further reduce depressive symptoms for people already taking medication.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial (150 people) testing an add-on therapy, so results may not apply broadly. The app may not provide enough support for severe depression.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Linköping University

Linköping, Östergötland County, 58183, Sweden

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