Outcomes of Strategic Psychotherapy for Adults in Private Practice

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is an observational, naturalistic study of adult patients (≥18) who sought treatment from two certified strategic therapists between January 2021 and December 2025. Participants complete the SCL-90R and CORE-OM before starting therapy and again at the end of treatment, while therapists deliver usual care without altering session number or content. Additional clinical and process data—such as diagnosis, medication use, number of sessions, family involvement, prescriptions, and patient-rated evaluation—are collected to contextualize outcomes. The study aims to describe real-world changes in psychological well-being and daily functioning associated with Strategic Psychotherapy in private-practice settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 16 years or older.
* Individuals voluntarily seeking psychological treatment in private practice with one of the participating strategic therapists.
* Presence of clinically relevant psychological problems consistent with a formal diagnosis (e.g., anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, stress-related conditions, relational difficulties).
* Ability to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals younger than 16 years.
* Patients with severe psychiatric conditions requiring immediate specialized care (e.g., acute psychosis, severe suicidal risk, substance dependence requiring detoxification).
* Patients currently enrolled in another clinical trial.
* Inability or unwillingness to complete the required questionnaires (SCL-90-R and CORE-OM).

Where it's running

• Studio di psicoterapia Dr. Tinacci
  Empoli, Italy, Italy Recruiting
• Studio di Psicoterapia Dr. Fabio Leonardi
  Livorno, Li, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Fabio Leonardi, Psychologist — Private Practice, Livorno (Italy)
• Study coordinator: Fabio Leonardi, Psychologist
• Email: dott.leonardifabio@gmail.com
• Phone: 0039 3283261083

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.