EFCT vs. BCT for Depression and Anxiety in Married Couples
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorBeykoz University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
- Behavioral Couples Therapy (BCT)
Treatment groups
150 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Beykoz University
Lead sponsor
Uskudar University
Collaborator
Istanbul Nisantasi University
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov