Internet-based psychological support for depression and stress management
Official title: Internet Based Psychological Support
Run by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center · NCT02726061 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing an online program that helps people manage depression and stress through interactive lessons and support to see if it works well for them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lebanon, New Hampshire) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 2016 |
| Main results expected | February 2031 |
| Study ends | February 2031 |
| Registry record updated | July 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT02726061 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who are employees or faculty members experiencing depression, stress, or conflict issues.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have access to the internet or prefer in-person therapy may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This program offers interactive, multimedia-intensive treatment modules designed to address depression, stress, and conflict resolution. The PATH program includes a Problem-Solving Therapy module for depression, a cognitive-behavioral approach for stress management, and a conflict management module that incorporates interactive simulations and negotiation training. The study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of these modules in real-world settings, with a focus on user engagement and self-reported outcomes. Participants can access the program online after providing consent.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide accessible and effective psychological support for individuals dealing with depression and stress.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies on internet-based psychological interventions have shown positive outcomes, indicating potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult employees (age 18 and older) and faculty attending the EAP programs of DHMC and Dartmouth College complaining of depression. * Any Adult (age 18 or older) Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jay C Buckey, M.D. — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Anastasiya Kobrina
- Email: anastasiya.kobrina@dartmouth.edu
- Phone: 603-646-5331
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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.