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Therapy gets digital: study tests if reading your texts boosts mental health

NCT ID NCT03712267

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mclean Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether therapists looking at patients' electronic messages (like texts and emails) during sessions could improve care. About 110 adults with anxiety or depression took part. The goal was to see if this approach helps patients feel better and strengthens their bond with the therapist.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

110 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2018

Finished

Aug 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

14 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Are currently receiving psychotherapy at McLean and have had at least 4 visits with their current therapy provider in outpatient clinics or 2 sessions with their therapy provider in partial hospitalization or residential settings 2. Age 18-85, and fluent in English 3. Have a primary diagnosis of anxiety or depression (as determined by self-report and review of medical records, which should list a primary depression or anxiety spectrum diagnosis). Symptomatology can be active or in remission. 4. Are actively using at least 1 platform for text messaging (i.e. they should have an account on each platform and have produced content within the month prior to beginning the study). This will be based on self report. 5. Use a mobile device for text messaging 6. Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Probable or diagnosed dementia or cognitive impairment, or neurodevelopmental disorder (such as an autism spectrum disorder) based on self report and review of medical records. \- Individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) may be eligible provided symptoms have been stable for at least 6 months. 2. Active psychotic symptoms \- History of psychosis is allowable only if the patient has not had symptoms for at least a year 3. Are actively receiving ECT treatment 4. Current alcohol or drug abuse problem (based on self report and review of medical records) \- History of substance use is fine, provided there has been no relapse or withdrawal symptoms in the month leading up to enrollment 5. Are involuntarily admitted to McLean Hospital

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety disorders Depression Electronic media

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McLean Hospital

    Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States

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