Can a One-Size-Fits-All therapy help depression and anxiety?
NCT ID NCT06614842
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study was designed to test whether a group therapy that uses basic communication skills common to all therapies can help people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and stress. The therapy avoids specific methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data was collected.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Common Factors Group Psychotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that a simple, general therapy approach can help a wide range of mental health issues without needing specialized training.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results exist. It is unclear if this approach would be effective or how it compares to established therapies.
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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.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years old * Experiencing self-reported psychological distress Exclusion Criteria: * has engaged in self-harm within the last three months * has attempted suicide within the last year * has had an active plan to attempt suicide within the last 30 days * currently diagnosed with any eating disorder * has experienced hallucinations or delusions within the last 30 days * has used narcotics within the last 7 days (heroin, meth, crack cocaine, opioids)
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