Can therapy heal family rejection? new trial targets LGBTQ+ mental health

NCT ID NCT05766592

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two types of talk therapy—individual LGBTQ-affirmative CBT and family-based therapy—delivered online to LGBTQ+ adults (age 20+) who have nonaccepting parents. The goal is to see if these therapies reduce depression and anxiety symptoms. The trial is currently recruiting 124 participants in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Israel.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: LGBTQ-affirmative cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based family therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide effective therapy options to improve mental health for LGBTQ+ adults facing family rejection.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 3 trial, but it is still relatively small (124 people) and focuses on specific regions. The therapies may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to broader populations.

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ben-Gurion University Psychotherapy Research Lab
RECRUITING

Beersheba, 84105, Israel
Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative with the Yale School of Public Health Office
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10001, United States

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