Could group therapy be as good as One-on-One for teen depression?

NCT ID NCT07617467

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sorlandet Hospital HF Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to standard individual therapy for young people aged 16-25 with depression, anxiety, or stress. About 212 participants will be randomly assigned to either group ACT or individual therapy. The goal is to see if group therapy works as well as one-on-one sessions, which could offer a more accessible treatment option.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that group therapy is a good option for young people with depression and anxiety, potentially making treatment more accessible.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study comparing two established therapies, so it may not find a clear difference. Results may not apply to all young people or settings.

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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

About 212 people

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

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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

Ages

16 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Score on DASS-21 depression scale ≤ 14 Exclusion Criteria: * Psychosis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder major depressive disorder mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Anxiety Anxiety depression Depression - major depressive disorder Depression anxiety disorder

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The places running it

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Could group therapy be as good as One-on-One for teen depression?

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