Actively Recruiting

Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT07195266

Psychological Outcomes of Strategic Therapy in Adult Outpatients (POST Trial)

Led by Società Scientifica di Psicoterapia Strategica · Updated on 2025-09-26

300

Participants Needed

2

Research Sites

260 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This observational study investigates the outcomes of Strategic Psychotherapy, a form of brief psychological treatment focused on specific goals for change, co-constructed with patients. The aim is to evaluate whether patients who receive this therapy in private practice settings experience improvements in their psychological well-being, symptoms, and daily functioning. The study population includes all adult patients (≥18 years) who spontaneously seek treatment from two strategic therapists between January 2021 and December 2025. Eligible participants must present with psychological problems that meet the criteria for a clinical diagnosis. Participants will complete two psychological questionnaires (SCL-90R and CORE-OM) before starting therapy and again at the end of their treatment. Additional information will be collected, such as use of medication, the patient's own evaluation of the therapy, number of sessions attended, initial diagnosis, involvement of family members, and types of prescriptions used. All data will be treated confidentially and used solely for research purposes.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Psychological Outcomes of Strategic Therapy in Adult Outpatients (POST Trial)

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Adults aged 18 years or older.
  • Individuals voluntarily seeking psychological treatment in private practice with one of the participating strategic therapists.
  • Presence of clinically relevant psychological problems consistent with a formal diagnosis (e.g., anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, stress-related conditions, relational difficulties).
  • Ability to provide informed consent.
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Individuals younger than 18 years.
  • Patients with severe psychiatric conditions requiring immediate specialized care (e.g., acute psychosis, severe suicidal risk, substance dependence requiring detoxification).
  • Patients currently enrolled in another clinical trial.
  • Inability or unwillingness to complete the required questionnaires (SCL-90-R and CORE-OM).

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 2 locations

1

Studio di psicoterapia Dr. Tinacci

Empoli, Italy, Italy, 50053

Actively Recruiting

2

Studio di Psicoterapia Dr. Fabio Leonardi

Livorno, Li, Italy, 57100

Actively Recruiting

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Research Team

F

Fabio Leonardi, Psychologist

CONTACT

F

Francesco Tinacci, Psychologist

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Masking

N/A

Allocation

N/A

Model

N/A

Primary Purpose

N/A

Number of Arms

1

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