Can online group therapy match In-Person for treating anxiety and depression?
NCT ID NCT07715604
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a therapy called the Unified Protocol, designed to help people with emotional disorders like anxiety and depression by improving emotional regulation. Researchers compare delivering the therapy in online group sessions versus in-person group sessions to see if both are equally acceptable and effective. Fifty-four adults with a primary diagnosis of an anxiety or mood disorder participate, with outcomes measured over six months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Unified Protocol, a cognitive-behavioral therapy program delivered in group sessions either online or in-person
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that online group therapy is as effective as in-person sessions, making treatment more accessible for people with anxiety or depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small study with 54 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may work differently for different people, and online delivery might not suit everyone.
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Conditions
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Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences
Coimbra, Coimbra District, 3000-115, Portugal
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