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Can a text message ease depression? new study tests digital therapy for young adults

NCT ID NCT04948268

Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested an 8-week text messaging program for young adults (ages 18-25) with depression or anxiety who do not want in-person therapy. Some participants got personalized messages tailored by a computer, while others got standard messages or weekly tips. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce distress and keep people engaged. The study involved 120 participants and was completed in the United States.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Ages 18 to 25 \*The age to provide consent in Nebraska is 19. Individuals recruited from the state of Nebraska must be 19 or older. 2. A positive screen on an MHA screen for depression (Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 \[PHQ-9\]) or anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder - 7 \[GAD-7\]); 3. Resident of the United States. 4. Owns a smartphone Exclusion Criteria: 1. Current treatment with psychotherapy or psychiatric medication management; 2. Seeking or plans to seek traditional mental health treatment (psychotherapy or psychiatric medication management) in next 8 weeks; 3. Serious mental illness for which intervention would be contraindicated (e.g., psychotic disorder, manic episode, etc.) 4. Severe suicidality (i.e., experiencing suicidal ideation with a plan and intent to act); 5. English insufficient to engage in design activities.

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder Suicidal Ideation

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Anxiety Depression Suicidal ideation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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