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SUPERA Trial: Spanish-Language Digital CBT in Primary Care — Addressing Mental Health Access for Latino Safety-Net Patients

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30 May 2026

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The SUPERA trial evaluates Spanish-language digital CBT in primary care settings for Latino patients with depression and anxiety. This pragmatic study compares supported versus self-guided delivery models to address mental health access disparities in safety-net populations.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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