Actively Recruiting
Unified Protocol Group Treatment in a University Outpatient Clinic
Led by University of Bergen · Updated on 2025-08-19
140
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
499 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and underlying processes of change of the Unified Protocol (UP) for treating emotional disorders in a university outpatient clinic. The study will involve 140 patients receiving UP treatment in a group format, delivered either by experienced or novice therapists, along with a non-clinical control group of 45 participants. Participants will self-refer on the basis of advertisement about the study through flyers, posters, project website, social media or local news media. Outcomes will be assessed through self-report measures of well-being, symptoms, emotion regulation, and the non-specific factors of treatment credibility and therapeutic alliance. Additionally, psychophysiological measures of heart rate variability and interoception will be used to explore processes influencing treatment response. Qualitative interviews will complement the quantitative data by capturing participants' perspectives on the treatment and experiences of what contributed to change.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Unified Protocol Group Treatment in a University Outpatient Clinic
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 to 40 years
- Diagnosis of anxiety disorder and/or unipolar depression (ICD F.3x - 4x)
- Motivation for short-term group treatment
You will not qualify if you...
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Self-harm
- Severe psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder or psychosis
- Substance use disorders
- Use of benzodiazepine medication
- Unstable antidepressant medication (less than 6 months at stable dose)
- Ongoing psychological treatment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Department of Clinical Psychology
Bergen, Vestland, Norway, 5009
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jon Vøllestad, Ph.D.
CONTACT
E
Elisabeth Schanche, Ph.D.
CONTACT
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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