Online therapy for stressed teens with chronic conditions shows promise, but study cut short

NCT ID NCT04978610

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a 6-week virtual group therapy program called Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help teenagers with chronic illnesses manage stress. The program involved weekly online sessions with a psychologist. However, the study was terminated early and only included 14 participants, so the results are not strong enough to draw firm conclusions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Virtual Acceptance Commitment Therapy (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a convenient, non-drug way to help teens with chronic illnesses manage stress and improve daily life.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early and enrolled only 14 participants, so results are very limited. It is unclear if the therapy works better than no treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC ILLNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

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