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NCT07100951: BPCT-EFT-RCT
Comparing Brief Psychoanalytic Couple Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy in Reducing Relationship Distress
NA trial testing Brief Psychoanalytic Couple Therapy in Depressive Disorder in 120 participants. Currently enrolling.
31 December 2025
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | Beykoz University |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Recruiting now |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | randomized |
| Design | parallel |
| Masking | none |
| Primary purpose | treatment |
| Enrollment | 120 |
| Start date | 1 July 2025 |
| Primary completion | 31 December 2025 |
| Estimated completion | 15 July 2026 |
| Sites | 1 location across Turkey (Türkiye) |
Drugs / interventions tested
- Brief Psychoanalytic Couple Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
Conditions studied
- Depressive Disorder — all drugs for Depressive Disorder →
- Anxiety Disorders — all drugs for Anxiety Disorders →
- Emotion Regulation — all drugs for Emotion Regulation →
- Attachment — all drugs for Attachment →
Sponsor
Beykoz University
Who can join
Adults 24 to 65, any sex, with Depressive Disorder or Anxiety Disorders. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
This study compares the effects of two different couple therapy approaches-Brief Psychoanalytic Couple Therapy (BPCT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)-on reducing relationship problems and emotional symptoms like depression and anxiety. Many couples struggle with emotional distance, repeated arguments, and dissatisfaction in their relationships. While EFT is a widely used and research-supported therapy that focuses on rebuilding emotional bonds, BPCT is a less-studied method that aims to help couples understand how early relationship experiences and unconscious patterns affect their current interactions. The purpose of this study is to find out whether one of these therapies is more effective than the other in improving relationship satisfaction and reducing emotional distress. The study also looks at changes in how people regulate their emotions and how secure they feel in their relationships after therapy. In this randomized controlled trial, 60 heterosexual couples experiencing relationship distress and symptoms of anxiety or depression will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: BPCT group - couples receive weekly online therapy focusing on deep emotional and psychological patterns in their relationship. EFT group - couples receive weekly online therapy focusing on emotional connection and improving communication. Waitlist control group - couples do not receive therapy during the study but will be offered therapy afterward. Each therapy lasts 12 weeks, and follow-up assessments will be conducted up to 6 months after therapy ends. Data will be collected before, during, and after treatment using questionnaires that measure relationship satisfaction, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, and attachment style. The results of this study will help determine which type of therapy is more beneficial for couples experiencing emotional and relational difficulties and may provide important insights for mental health professionals working with distressed couples.
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Verify against primary sources
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- Trial protocol + status: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07100951 (US National Library of Medicine, public domain)
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by Beykoz University
- Last refreshed: 3 August 2025
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