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Can a smartphone app boost therapy for depressed teens with weight issues?

NCT ID NCT07569991

Symptom relief Sponsor: Colorado State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study will test whether adding a digital app to group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps teens aged 12-17 who have both depression and overweight. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either CBT plus the app or CBT alone. The main goal is to see if the approach is feasible and liked by teens, not yet to prove it works for mood or weight.

What this could mean

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Active substance
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and a digital app
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical, scalable way to help teens with both depression and obesity feel better and adopt healthier habits.
What could go wrong
This is a very early pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply widely. The app and therapy are still being refined, and the main goal is to test feasibility, not effectiveness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jan 2027

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

12 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 12-17 years * Body mass index (BMI) ≥85th percentile for age and sex * Elevated depression symptoms, Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D) ≥21 Exclusion Criteria: * Type 2 diabetes; Fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL or HbA1c ≥6.5 * Major developmental (e.g., intellectual developmental disability) or medical or genetic condition (e.g. cancer, Bardet-Biedhl) * Pregnancy/breastfeeding (females) * Bariatric surgery, weight loss medication, or weight loss \>3% in the past 3 months * Active suicidality or self-harm

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder Health Behavior Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cognitive behavioral therapy Depression in adolescence Health behavior Mobile health technology (mhealth) Obesity / overweight

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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