Text therapy shows promise for easing anxiety in young adults
NCT ID NCT06774573
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tested whether an 8-week automated text-message program based on cognitive behavioral therapy could reduce anxiety in young adults aged 18-25. 100 participants with elevated anxiety symptoms were randomly assigned to receive the text therapy or be placed on a waitlist. The goal was to see if this convenient, low-cost approach could help ease anxiety without needing in-person visits.
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University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
text-message delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-txt-A)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an accessible, low-cost way to reduce anxiety symptoms in young adults without needing in-person therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The waitlist control design and short follow-up limit conclusions about long-term effects.
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