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EFCT vs. BCT for Depression and Anxiety in Married Couples

NCT06892613 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 150

Last updated 2025-03-25

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

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

  • Depression Anxiety Disorder
  • Anxiety

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

EFCT is a structured approach to couples therapy that focuses on helping partners understand and express their emotions, address attachment insecurities, and strengthen their emotional connection.

BEHAVIORAL

Behavioral Couples Therapy (BCT)

BCT is a form of therapy that aims to improve relationship satisfaction through behavioral change, communication training, and problem-solving techniques.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Uskudar University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Istanbul Nisantasi University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Beykoz University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Eda Yılmazer, Phd · Beykoz University

  • Metin Çınaroğlu, Phd · Istanbul Nisantasi University

  • Selami VArol Ülker, Phd · Üsküdar University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-01
Primary Completion
2025-08-01
Completion
2025-09-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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Diseases

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