Novel Conversational AI Trial for Depression Management Opens in US — Evaluating Digital Empathy in Mental Health Care
247 Health News Editorial
·10 Apr 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsNew US trial examines whether conversational AI can enhance patient-perceived empathy in depression care. Study compares digital intake systems with usual care across 130 participants with moderate to severe MDD.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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