Which therapy works best for troubled teens? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07259109
First seen Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study will follow 192 teenagers aged 12 to 20 who are receiving either Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Brief Strategic Therapy (BST) for anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Researchers will track their symptoms, self-esteem, and emotional regulation over time using standard questionnaires. The goal is to see which therapy leads to better outcomes and how personal and family factors play a role.
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IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo
Messina, Italy, 98100, Italy
What this could mean
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Active substance
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Strategic Therapy (BST)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show which type of talk therapy works best for teens with common mental health conditions, helping doctors choose more effective treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by natural differences between participants. It is also relatively small and focused on one clinic in Italy, so findings may not apply everywhere.
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