Scientists create new tool to spot hidden emotional behaviors in anxiety and depression
NCT ID NCT07558772
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study developed and tested a new questionnaire called the Excessive Emotional Behaviors Scale (EEBS) for Chinese adults experiencing anxiety or depression. Researchers interviewed 18 people and surveyed 637 participants to refine the scale, which measures behaviors like avoidance and safety-seeking. The goal is to provide a reliable tool for research and therapy to better understand and address emotional distress.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this scale could give therapists a better tool to understand and target emotional behaviors in anxiety and depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is a scale development study, not a treatment trial. The scale may not prove useful in all settings or populations.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100871, China
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