Can a 60-Minute app ease anxiety and depression while you wait for therapy?
NCT ID NCT07167849
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tests a digital program called UKADO for people waiting for face-to-face psychotherapy. The program takes about 60 minutes and includes exercises to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Researchers will compare different versions of the program to see which works best. 312 adults currently on a therapy waitlist will participate and be followed for 24 weeks.
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Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Bern
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What this could mean
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Active substance
UKADO digital ultra-brief intervention (problem-focused or resource-focused content, with or without human support and expectation-fostering elements)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective, short-term digital option to help people manage depression and anxiety while they wait for face-to-face therapy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage optimization study, not a large-scale effectiveness trial. The intervention is very brief (about 60 minutes), so benefits may be small or short-lived. Results may not apply to everyone with depression or anxiety.
Conditions
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