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Can a phone app boost depression treatment?

NCT ID NCT06907134

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

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By invitation only
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Ongoing This study
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Stopped early
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Cancelled before anyone took part.

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Expanded access
Not a trial. This treatment can be requested outside a study, case by case, for people who qualify.
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Expanded access (ended)
Not a trial. The treatment could once be requested outside a study, but no longer can.
Approved
The treatment has been approved, so it is available normally rather than through this programme.

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

Summary

This study tests whether a smartphone app based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help adults who are already taking antidepressants feel better. 150 participants in Sweden will use the app for 9 weeks, with extra online materials and therapist support available. The goal is to see if the app reduces depressive symptoms and improves quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
smartphone-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, app-based way to further reduce depressive symptoms for people already taking medication.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (150 people) testing an add-on therapy, so results may not apply broadly. The app may not provide enough support for severe depression.

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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 150 people

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

Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 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

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ongoing drug treatment with an antidepressant mediated by an established care contact in (primary) care. * 18 years or older. * Be able to speak, read and write Swedish. * Have access to a computer, tablet or other device with internet connection and smartphone to download the app. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe psychiatric or somatic problems that make participation difficult or impossible * Ongoing abuse (via Audit and during interview) * Acute suicidality * Other ongoing psychological treatment or planned investigation. * Planned dose change of medicine or change of medicine during pre-measurement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Depressive symptoms

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Linköping University

    Linköping, Östergötland County, 58183, Sweden

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