Understanding psychotherapy expectations and distress in mental health patients and their therapists

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 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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Shalvata Mental Health Center
  Israel, Israel Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dana Elberg, MA
• Email: danaelbergg@gmail.com
• Phone: +972545551887

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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.