Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Inpatient Psychiatry
Official title: Implementing Brief Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Psychiatric Inpatient Care Delivered by Mental Health Professionals
Run by Region Stockholm · NCT07503951 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests whether a brief CBT program added to usual inpatient care helps adults with depression or anxiety during their hospital stay.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 204 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Region Stockholm Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07503951 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults admitted to psychiatric inpatient care who are expected to stay at least 3 days and can provide informed consent and engage in conversations in the local language.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are receiving ongoing psychotherapy elsewhere or who have language barriers preventing participation may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The study examines the feasibility and potential benefits of delivering brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to psychiatric inpatients. It is a randomized controlled design with a treatment-as-usual control, spanning 204 participants across multiple sites in Stockholm. Primary outcomes include behavioral activation (BADS-SF) and perceived health (CORE-10) during hospitalization. In addition to the randomized study, two qualitative studies will explore experiences of the intervention from mental health professionals and patients. The overall goal is to determine if CBT can be feasibly integrated into inpatient care and whether it can reduce depressive symptoms, anxiety, and readmission risk beyond standard treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience reduced depressive and anxiety symptoms and better engagement in activities during their inpatient stay.
How similar studies have gone: Previous inpatient CBT work suggests potential benefits, but data are limited; this project adds contemporary randomized data and qualitative insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Admitted as patient in Psychiatric Inpatient Care * Expected to remain admitted on the ward for at least 3 days * Assessed as being capable of giving consent regarding participation. * Assessed as able to engage in and complete conversations. * Sufficient level of language skills to understand the content of conversations and client material included in the intervention. Exclusion Criteria: • Other ongoing psychotherapeutic contact.
Where it's running
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Centrum för psykiatriforskning, Region Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Johan Holmberg, PhD — Centre for Psychiatry Research, Region Stockholm/Karolinska Institutet
- Study coordinator: Johan Holmberg, PhD
- Email: johan.holmberg.1@ki.se
- Phone: +46708235089
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.