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EFCT vs. BCT for Depression and Anxiety in Married Couples
Led by Beykoz University · Updated on 2025-03-25
150
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
36 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
B
Beykoz University
Lead Sponsor
U
Uskudar University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study compares the effectiveness of Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and Behavioral Couples Therapy (BCT) in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms in married couples. A total of 150 married couples aged 18-65 will be screened, and 60 couples with high depression and anxiety levels will be selected. These couples will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: EFCT, BCT, or a control group. Therapy sessions will be conducted weekly for 12 weeks, with assessments before therapy, after the 6th and 12th sessions, and at a 3-month follow-up. The study aims to determine which therapy is more effective in improving mental health outcomes in couples.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
EFCT vs. BCT for Depression and Anxiety in Married Couples
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Married couples aged between 18 and 65 years
- Married for at least one year
- No current psychiatric diagnosis or history of psychiatric treatment
- Not receiving any form of psychological therapy at the time of recruitment
- Ability to provide informed consent
- Willingness to participate in all therapy sessions and assessments
You will not qualify if you...
- Current or past psychiatric diagnosis (excluding mild transient conditions)
- Ongoing psychological therapy or psychiatric treatment
- Severe mental health disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
- Substance abuse or dependency
- Severe medical conditions that may interfere with participation
- Refusal to participate in follow-up assessments
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Beykoz University
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34820
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
E
Eda Yılmazer, Phd
CONTACT
M
Metin Çınaroğlu, Phd
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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