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Chatbot STARS aims to ease youth mental health struggles in lithuania

NCT ID NCT07012876

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

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

Summary

This study tests a guided mental health chatbot called STARS, designed to help young people aged 18-25 in Lithuania who are feeling anxious or depressed. About 262 participants will use the chatbot and researchers will measure changes in their symptoms. The goal is to see if this digital tool can provide accessible support for common mental health challenges.

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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 262 people

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

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

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: * Age of 18-25 years * Understanding the Lithuanian language * Having access to a device for intervention delivery * Experiencing moderate levels of psychological distress (a cut-off score of 8 as measured with Kessler-6) Exclusion Criteria: * People at imminent risk of suicide * People currently experiencing a psychotic episode * People currently experiencing interpersonal violence * Current dependency on alcohol/drugs

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Depression Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Symptoms of depression and anxiety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vilnius University

    Vilnius, Vilnius County, 01131, Lithuania

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