Virtual group therapy shows promise for black Students' mental health

NCT ID NCT07237217

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Dr. Veronica Tetterton Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a group teletherapy platform called TheraGroup for Black college students dealing with anxiety and depression. Forty students took part in 12 weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) coping skills training delivered online in a group setting. The goal was to see if group teletherapy works as well as individual therapy, potentially offering a more affordable and accessible option for mental health care.

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) Coping Skills Training
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a more accessible and affordable way for Black college students to get effective mental health support through group teletherapy.
What could go wrong: This was a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all students. It also relied on self-reported measures, which can be biased.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety depressive disorder mixed anxiety and depressive disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

PVAMU

Prairie View, Texas, 77446, United States

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