AI therapist takes on depression and anxiety in new trial
NCT ID NCT07576686
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an AI-guided cognitive behavioral therapy program can reduce symptoms of mild depression and anxiety in adults. Over 10 weeks, 120 participants will either receive AI-guided therapy through a digital platform or standard care. The goal is to see if AI can make effective therapy more accessible.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-guided cognitive behavioral therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a scalable, accessible digital therapy option for people with mild depression or anxiety, reducing wait times for care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with only 120 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The AI therapy may be less effective than in-person therapy, and technical issues could limit engagement.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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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18 years and older
- 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: Age 18 years or older Diagnosis of mild depressive disorder and/or anxiety disorder confirmed by a structured clinical interview (MINI) Ability to understand and provide informed consent Access to a device capable of using the digital platform (computer, tablet, or smartphone) Willingness to participate in weekly sessions over a 10-week period Exclusion Criteria: Moderate to severe depressive disorder Current or past diagnosis of psychotic disorder Bipolar disorder Substance use disorder or dependence Primary diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder Severe cognitive impairment or inability to use digital tools Acute suicidal risk requiring immediate intervention Concurrent participation in another structured psychotherapy program-
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Clinical Center Niš
RECRUITINGNiš, 18000, Serbia
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