Effectiveness and Feasibility of Structured EFFT

Launched by VU UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM · Dec 9, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a type of therapy called Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to see how effective it is for families with adolescents aged 12 to 18 who are dealing with mild emotional challenges. The study aims to help parents and teens improve their emotional connections and communication. Families who participate will complete questionnaires at different points during the therapy to share their experiences and feelings about the treatment. Researchers will also conduct interviews to find out how practical and helpful the therapy is for those involved.

To take part in the study, families must have a teenager within the specified age range and should be managing mild emotional issues, not serious trauma or severe mental health disorders. Unfortunately, blended families and those dealing with more complex emotional situations won't be included in this trial. If eligible, participants can expect to engage in structured therapy sessions that focus on strengthening family bonds and improving emotional regulation. This trial is currently recruiting participants, so if you think this could be helpful for your family, consider reaching out for more information.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria:
• • For this pilot study we will include families with
• • 1. adolescents aged 12-18 years (the so called 'identified' patient), and
• • 2. families coping with mild problems.
• Exclusion criteria:
• The latter means that we will exclude:
• • 1. blended families because of the more complex loyalties that exist between children and stepparents,
• • 2. families of which individual members cope with serious trauma such as sexual and physical abuse and severe neglect, and
• • 3. families of which the parents or children are diagnosed with severe DSM disorders (substance abuse or psychosis).