A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy and Behavioral Couples Therapy in Reducing Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Married Couples
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 150
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)
研究概览
简要总结
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.
详细描述
Detailed Description:
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) is designed to compare the effectiveness of Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and Behavioral Couples Therapy (BCT) in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms among married couples. The study will involve 150 married couples aged between 18 and 65, who have been married for at least one year, have no current psychiatric diagnosis, and are not undergoing any form of psychological therapy at the time of recruitment. Recruitment will be conducted through advertisements, social media platforms, and referrals from community centers and family counseling services in Istanbul.
Study Design:
The study will follow a parallel-group design with a 1:1:1 allocation ratio. After an initial screening process, participants will complete a sociodemographic form and two standardized psychological assessments: the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Based on the assessment results, 60 couples with high levels of depression and anxiety symptoms will be selected for the intervention phase. A computer-generated randomization process will assign 20 couples to the EFCT group, 20 couples to the BCT group, and 20 couples to a control group that will not receive therapy during the study period.
Intervention Protocol:
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •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
排除标准
- •Current or past psychiatric diagnosis (excluding mild transient conditions)
- •Ongoing psychological therapy or psychiatric treatment
- •Severe mental health disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), Substance abuse or dependency
- •Severe medical conditions that may interfere with participation
- •Refusal to participate in follow-up assessments
结局指标
主要结局
The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)
时间窗: Baseline, after the 6th session (6 week), after the 12th session (12 week), and at 3-month follow-up (24 week)
The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) will be used to measure changes in depression symptoms over time. Scores range from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms.
The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
时间窗: Baseline, after the 6th session (6 week), after the 12th session (12 week), and at 3-month follow-up (24 week)
The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) will be used to measure changes in anxiety symptoms over time. Scores range from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating more severe anxiety symptoms.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Eda Yilmazer
Primary Investigator
Beykoz University