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Computer coach aims to sharpen therapy for Veterans' depression

NCT ID NCT02488551

Disease control Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a computer-assisted tool helps mental health providers in rural VA clinics deliver cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) more effectively for depression and anxiety. About 34 therapists and 167 veterans will take part. Therapists are randomly assigned to use the computer tool or a manual, and researchers measure how well they stick to the therapy model and how patients improve over a year.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Computer-delivered CALM tool
What this could lead to
If effective, this computer tool could help therapists in rural clinics deliver better depression and anxiety care, potentially improving outcomes for many veterans.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small study focused on therapist fidelity, not a direct test of a new drug or cure. The tool may not significantly improve patient outcomes or be widely adopted.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

167 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2016

Finished

Jun 2019

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients will be considered eligible if they: 1. plan to continue to receive mental health care at the CBOC 2. have depression, PTSD, or other anxiety disorder (PD, GAD, SAD) 3. want to receive CBT specifically 4. are willing to have their therapy sessions audio-taped 5. are willing and able to participate in clinical assessments (baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months) by phone. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients will be considered ineligible if they 1. have significant cognitive impairment, are in crisis (e.g., suicidal) 2. are dependent on alcohol or drugs (substance abuse is allowed) 3. have previously completed a course of CBT or CPT treatment (patients who have previously had only one or two sessions of CBT or CPT will be allowed), or (4) have a comorbid diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder generalized anxiety disorder panic disorder post-traumatic stress disorder social phobia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Depression

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