What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) studying for emotional disorders?

Dialetical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is being studied as a treatment for emotional disorders like anxiety and depression. This clinical trial evaluates a modified DBT approach to see if it improves symptoms, functioning, and quality of life for patients. The study is sponsored by Mackay Memorial Hospital and involves comparing this therapy to usual care.

Who may be eligible for this emotional disorders clinical trial?

Adults aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of depressive or anxiety disorder who can speak Mandarin may be eligible. People with intellectual disability, recent substance use, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, or recent changes in psychiatric medication may not qualify. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this emotional disorders clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the therapy and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. However, personal travel or other expenses may vary and might not be covered. Participants should plan accordingly for any additional costs.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 18Years - 65Years

All Genders

ID05989451

Testing Modified Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Treating Anxiety and Depression in Adults A Randomized Study at Two Medical Centers

Led by Mackay Memorial Hospital · Updated on 2026-05-29

250

Participants Needed

Research Sites

13 weeks

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Anxiety and depressive disorders, collectively called emotional disorders, are common and often recur, causing significant challenges in daily functioning. Researchers are studying a modified form of Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT to treat these disorders across different diagnoses. This 3-year randomized controlled trial conducted in Taiwan aims to evaluate how effective this adapted DBT is compared to usual treatments, and whether its effects vary among specific emotional disorders.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Adaptation of Individual Dialectical Behavior Therapy Intervention for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years - 65Years

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Mandarin Chinese-language proficiency sufficient to complete study questionnaires
Current diagnosis of depressive or anxiety disorder confirmed by clinical interview
Age between 18 and 65 years

You will not qualify if you...

Intellectual disability
Substance use disorder within the past three months
Diagnosis of bipolar disorder
Diagnosis of psychotic disorder
Organic brain disorder
Acute suicidality or history of frequent or recent suicide attempts
Recent change in psychiatric medication within six weeks or unwillingness to maintain stable medication dosage during study
Received five or more sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy in the past five years or unwillingness to stop concurrent psychotherapy
Any mental or physical condition requiring hospital admission
Other medical conditions likely to prevent participation in the study
Unwillingness to comply with study requirements or treatment protocols

Research Team

Hui-Chun Huang, Ph.D

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Testing Modified Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Treating Anxiety and Depression in Adults A Randomized Study at Two Medical Centers

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