Could emotional awareness therapy soothe mysterious body aches?
NCT ID NCT06631911
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a short-term group therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) can help people with persistent physical symptoms like pain or fatigue that have no clear medical cause. The therapy focuses on helping participants identify and express emotions that may be linked to their physical distress. The study enrolls 20 adults in routine psychiatric care who have moderate to severe somatic symptoms and are open to exploring emotional factors. Researchers will measure changes in symptom severity and daily functioning to see if this approach offers relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) — a short-term group therapy that helps people identify and express emotions linked to physical symptoms.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for people with persistent physical symptoms that don't respond to standard medical care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not reduce symptoms for everyone.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stockholm University
Stockholm, 10691, Sweden
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