U.S., March 26 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06892613) titled 'EFCT Vs. BCT for Depression and Anxiety in Married Couples' on Feb. 16.
Brief 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 foll...