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Online therapy for stressed teens with chronic conditions shows promise, but study cut short

NCT ID NCT04978610

Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a 6-week virtual group therapy program called Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help teenagers with chronic illnesses manage stress. The program involved weekly online sessions with a psychologist. However, the study was terminated early and only included 14 participants, so the results are not strong enough to draw firm conclusions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual Acceptance Commitment Therapy (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a convenient, non-drug way to help teens with chronic illnesses manage stress and improve daily life.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early and enrolled only 14 participants, so results are very limited. It is unclear if the therapy works better than no treatment.

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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

14 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2021

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

14 to 21 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria for Children: 1. Children who are English speaking 2. Children who are diagnosed with a chronic illness: Defined as a condition that lasts 1 year or more and requires ongoing medical attention or limits activities of daily living or both (excluding obesity). 3. Children with access to a device with internet and webcam capabilities 4. Children with access to a private setting to participate in the intervention Inclusion criteria for caregivers: 1. Must be 18 years or older and legal guardian of enrolled child 2. English or Spanish speaking, with an ability to read in their language Exclusion criteria for children: 1\. Known developmental delay that precludes the ability to complete questionnaires or participate in group therapy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Disease

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Chronic illness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

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