Amwell partners with UCLA to study digital depression care for veterans
AMWL•Amwell and UCLA will study SilverCloud digital cognitive behavioral therapy for depression in veterans and transitioning service members. Two randomized trials will involve more than 1,000 patients over five years, with funding including a $2.92 million federal grant and part of a VA research award exceeding $13.8 million.
1. Two trials planned
Amwell entered a research agreement with UCLA to study SilverCloud digital cognitive behavioral therapy for depression among veterans and transitioning service members. Two randomized controlled trials will involve more than 1,000 patients over five years and examine how the therapy can be integrated into existing depression care.
2. Funding and recruitment
The research includes a $2.92 million federal grant and part of a VA research award exceeding $13.8 million. Recruitment for the military-funded study began in October 2026; enrollment for the VA-backed research is expected to begin soon afterward. A separate 2026 trial at 26 U.S. colleges reported twice the care participation, with lower mental disorder prevalence over two years.
