AI-Powered therapy for teens shows promise in new trial
NCT ID NCT07560072
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests AGENCIA, a brief psychological program supported by digital technology and artificial intelligence, to help teens aged 12-18 with emotional and behavioral difficulties like irritability, impulsivity, and conflicts. Participants are randomly assigned to an online self-guided version, an in-person version with a digital assistant, or a control group with general well-being information. The goal is to see if AGENCIA reduces difficulties and improves functioning, with follow-ups up to 6 months.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 465 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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12 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 12 to 18 years at enrollment. * Presence of emotional or behavioral difficulties causing functional interference (e.g., irritability, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, conflicts at home or school, avoidance). * Difficulties compatible with neurodevelopmental profiles, regardless of formal diagnosis. * Ability to use digital materials through a personal device and basic reading skills in Spanish. * Availability to attend assessments and participate in the intervention and follow-up schedule. * Informed consent from caregivers and assent from the adolescent. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute clinical risk at pre-screening or screening (e.g., imminent self-harm risk, severe agitation, aggression, disorganized behavior, or unsafe behaviors requiring immediate clinical care). * Score of "Severe" on any of the three HoNOSCA screening items (self-harm, substance-related problems, or bullying/social problems). * Uncompensated sensory, motor, or language barriers preventing valid completion of assessments or participation (e.g., severe visual or hearing impairment, significant receptive/expressive language difficulties, motor limitations preventing device use). * Intellectual disability defined by screening tools: ABAS-II GAC ≤ 70 or Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test Composite Intelligence Quotient ≤ 70. * Any condition judged by the clinical team to require immediate alternative care or that would prevent safe participation.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
Seville, 41013, Spain
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