Could a 3-Session therapy ease depression in primary care?
NCT ID NCT07120893
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot study is testing whether a brief, culturally adapted form of behavioral activation therapy is acceptable and practical for adults with depression in primary care settings. Twelve participants will receive three individual therapy sessions delivered by a psychologist. The study aims to see if patients and providers find the therapy agreeable and suitable, and whether it can be used in everyday primary care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- brief culturally adapted behavioral activation therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, short therapy option for depression that fits into primary care settings, especially in non-Western cultures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply widely. It focuses on acceptability, not yet on proving the therapy works for depression.
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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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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- 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 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * scored 10 or above on PHQ-9 * provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * having diagnosed of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, or substance abuse disorders
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Puskesmas (Primary Healthcare Center)
Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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