Effectiveness and feasibility of structured emotionally focused family therapy for parents and adolescents: Protocol of a within-subjects pilot study.
Henk Jan Conradi, Daphne Meuwese, Lenny Rodenburg...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37352284Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 12Years - 18Years
All Genders
ID05657067
Effectiveness and Feasibility of Structured Emotionally Focused Family Therapy for Adolescents With Emotion Regulation Difficulties: A Pilot Study
Led by VU University of Amsterdam · Updated on 2024-06-04
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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VU University of Amsterdam
Lead Sponsor
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Utrecht University
Collaborating Sponsor
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of structured Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) for families with adolescents experiencing mild emotional regulation problems. EFFT focuses on improving secure attachment between parents and their children to address underlying emotional issues. The pilot study is designed to measure changes in family interaction and attachment over time. The structured EFFT treatment involves four phases across 16 to 21 sessions. Phase 1 includes 1-2 sessions with the whole family to reframe adolescent problems as attachment-related. Phases 2A and 2B run in parallel with sessions for parents and adolescents to explore insecure attachment. Phase 3 focuses on developing secure attachment with joint sessions, followed by Phase 4 with whole-family sessions to consolidate gains and address remaining issues. A final booster session is also included. Treatment adherence is monitored through independent rating of recorded sessions. Participants will undergo a three-wave study design: a 2-month waiting period, a 3-4 month treatment phase, and a 2-month follow-up ending with the booster session. Families complete questionnaires at five time points to assess changes in interaction patterns, attachment, parenting discipline, couple satisfaction, and adolescent complaints. Feasibility is assessed using interviews after treatment. The average participation lasts about one year per family, with ongoing monitoring and analysis of treatment impact.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effectiveness and Feasibility of Structured EFFT
Who Can Participate
Age: 12Years - 18Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adolescents aged 12 to 18 years
- Families coping with mild emotional or behavioral problems
- Willingness to participate in family therapy sessions
- Ability to complete questionnaires and interviews as part of the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Blended families involving stepparents
- Families with members experiencing serious trauma such as sexual or physical abuse or severe neglect
- Families where parents or children have severe psychiatric diagnoses such as substance abuse or psychosis
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Waiting Period
Duration - 2 months
Participants undergo a 2-month waiting period before starting treatment to measure baseline changes without intervention.
Assessments at the start and end of the waiting period
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 3 to 4 months
Participants receive structured Emotionally Focused Family Therapy consisting of 16 to 21 sessions over 3 to 4 months aimed at improving attachment and emotion regulation within the family.
Multiple therapy sessions totaling 16 to 21 visits
Follow-up
Duration - 2 months
Participants are followed for 2 months after treatment to assess maintenance of treatment effects, concluded with a booster therapy session.
1 booster session and follow-up assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Psychologiepraktijk Lenny Rodenbrug
Bussum, Netherlands, 1402BD
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Research Team
H
Henk Jan Conradi, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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