Can a 'Cultural Bridge' in therapy reduce dropout rates?
NCT ID NCT06625502
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tests a new training program called CARE, designed to help therapists build a stronger bond with patients who come from a different cultural background. Forty Asian American participants will receive up to 15 online therapy sessions from therapists trained in this approach. The goal is to see if this improves patient engagement, satisfaction, and mental health outcomes.
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Locations
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Unmute Enterprise Inc. [A telehealth company]
Chelsea, Massachusetts, 02150, United States
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Virtual/Telehealth
New York, New York, 10001, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Culturally-Affirming Racial Equity (CARE) framework (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a practical way to improve mental health care for diverse populations by strengthening the therapist-patient bond.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioural and may not work for all cultural mismatches.
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