5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  A randomized trial found that digital cognitive behavioral therapy (DCBT) significantly outperformed psychoeducation in treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

• 2

  Participants receiving DCBT achieved a remission rate of 71.0% at 10 weeks, compared to 34.6% in the psychoeducation group.

• 3

  Improvements in anxiety symptoms were sustained through 24 weeks, with DCBT participants showing lower GAD-7 scores at all postbaseline assessments.

• 4

  DCBT also led to greater improvements in secondary outcomes, including depressive symptoms and sleep quality, with benefits maintained over time.

• 5

  The study suggests DCBT could enhance access to effective GAD treatment, particularly in areas with limited availability of traditional therapy.