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Completed Pilot Trial: Web-Based CBT Training vs Podcast Control for Medical Student Mental Health — Early Results Available

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17 May 2026

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A completed pilot trial of 35 medical students tested whether web-based CBT training could improve mental health outcomes compared to podcast listening. Results from this Washington University study could inform digital mental health interventions across medical education.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

References

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