Tackling lasting grief: new therapy trial aims to ease emotional pain
NCT ID NCT07207512
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) can reduce symptoms of Prolonged Grief Disorder in adults who have lost a loved one. 128 participants will be randomly assigned to either 8-10 weekly therapy sessions or a self-help program. Researchers will measure grief, anxiety, depression, and overall distress over 12 months to see if EFT offers a better way to cope.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for grief
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, emotion-focused treatment option for people with prolonged grief disorder who don't benefit from standard therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small early-stage trial (128 people) comparing therapy to self-help, not a proven treatment. Results may not apply to everyone, and the self-help group may show less improvement.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Unidad Clínica de Psicología de la Universidad Pontificia Comillas (UNINPSI)
Madrid, Madrid, 28036, Spain
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