Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of System Constellations on Psychological Well-being in a General Population Based Sample
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
- Enrollment
- 216
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from Baseline in psychological well-being at 2 weeks and four months
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of system constellations in a monocentric, single-masked randomized controlled trial.
The method of system constellations refers to an approach which integrates ideas from family systems therapy with elements from psychodrama. The constellations are conducted in a group based seminar-setting, each seminar lasting three days.
Based on the model of a general psychotherapy and the consistency theory, the effects of system constellations on psychological functioning are explored.
It is predicted that participation in a system constellation seminar changes the level of psychological functioning at 4 months.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •agreement to participate in a 3-day system constellations seminar
- •agreement to be randomized into treatment group or control group (waiting condition)
- •agreement not to participate in another system constellation seminar until completion of study
Exclusion Criteria
- •acute suicidal tendency
- •acute psychotic episode
- •acute drug or alcohol intoxication
Arms & Interventions
system constellations seminar (exp. group)
Study participants randomized to this group receive the intervention (system constellation seminar) 4 months prior to the control group
Intervention: system constellations seminar (Behavioral)
system constellations seminar (control group)
Study participants randomized to this group receive the intervention (system constellations seminar) 4 months after the experimental group.
Intervention: system constellations seminar (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from Baseline in psychological well-being at 2 weeks and four months
Time Frame: Baseline, day of treatment, 2 weeks after treatment, 4 months after treatment
Psychological well-being will be assessed using the 'Outcome Questionnaire' in its German version (EB-45). The EB-45 is a brief 45-item self report outcome/tracking instrument designed for repeated measurement of client progress through the course of psychotherapy and following termination. The scales of the EB-45 measure symptom distress, interpersonal functioning, and social role.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change from Baseline in Psychological distress after 2 weeks and 4 months(Baseline, day of treatment, 2 weeks after treatment, 4 months after treatment)
- Change from Baseline in Incongruence at 2 weeks and 4 months(Baseline, day of treatment, 2 weeks after treatment, 4 months after treatment)
- Goal achievement at 2 weeks and 4 months(day of treatment, 2 weeks after treatment, 4 months after treatment)
- Change from Baseline in 'Experiences in family and organisational systems' at 2 weeks and 4 months(day of treatment, 2 weeks after treatment, 4 months after treatment)
Investigators
Jochen Schweitzer-Rothers
Professor
Heidelberg University