Practice-based evidence for psychotherapy across multiple clinics in Ecuador

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 longitudinal, naturalistic study implements a Routine Outcome Monitoring system across several psychological care centers in Ecuador to systematically track client progress during usual psychotherapy. Clients aged 11 and older will complete brief well-being and distress questionnaires before sessions throughout treatment, while therapists complete intake and end-of-treatment questionnaires and centers provide service-level data. Data will be analyzed to describe typical change trajectories in distress and to identify client-, therapist-, and service-level factors associated with outcomes. The study is conducted within existing clinical settings so findings reflect real-world practice without altering standard care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Clients

Inclusion Criteria:

* Be 11 years of age or older.
* Have sufficient ability to communicate in Spanish.
* Undergo psychological treatment at one of the mental health services included in the project.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Present substantial cognitive deficits that do not allow the development of the evaluation.

Therapists

Inclusion Criteria:

* Therapist providing psychological treatment at one of the mental health services included in the project.

Supervisors

Inclusion Criteria:

* Provide clinical supervision to therapists delivering treatment at any of the project's affiliated mental health services.

Where it's running

• Centro de Psicología Aplicada, Universidad de Las Américas, Ecuador
  Quito, (P)Pichincha, Ecuador Recruiting
• Jorge López Consultorios
  Manta, Manabí, Ecuador Recruiting
• PsicoNeuro Manta
  Manta, Manabí, Ecuador Recruiting
• Historie
  Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador Recruiting
• Kumpana
  Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador Recruiting
• Mentis Psicología
  Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Clara Paz, Ph.D.
• Email: clara.paz@udla.edu.ec
• Phone: +593960154522

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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.