Understanding psychotherapy expectations and distress in mental health patients and their therapists
The Associations Between Psychotherapy Expectations and Distress Among Adults Hospitalized in Psychiatric Departments or Treated in the Ambulatory/Community Clinics and Their Therapists.
This study looks at how the expectations of mental health patients and their therapists affect their feelings of stress during therapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shalvata Mental Health Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Israel) |
| Trial ID | NCT06908343 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the relationship between psychotherapy expectations and levels of distress among mental health patients and their therapists. Patients will be recruited from various units of Shalvata Mental Health Center, where they will complete questionnaires at four different time points during their treatment. Therapists will also provide their insights through similar measures. The data will be collected using the Qualtrics platform, with assistance from research coordinators for hospitalized patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Hebrew-speaking patients currently receiving treatment at Shalvata Mental Health Center.
Not a fit: Patients who are agitated, acutely suicidal, or in an unstable psychotic state may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of how expectations influence patient distress, potentially leading to improved therapeutic outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, similar studies have indicated that understanding patient expectations can significantly impact therapeutic outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Hebrew mother tongue speakers * Being treated at Shalvata MHC. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to read or comprehend Hebrew due to any reason. * Agitative patients * Acute suicidal patients * Patients in unstable psychotic state
Where this trial is running
Israel
- Shalvata Mental Health Center — Israel, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dana Elberg, MA
- Email: danaelbergg@gmail.com
- Phone: +972545551887
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.