Family constellation therapy tested for mental health relief

NCT ID NCT05051462

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether family/systemic constellation therapy, a short-term group counseling approach, can reduce mild-to-moderate psychological symptoms and improve well-being in the general population. Eighty adults will be randomly assigned to either start therapy immediately or join a wait-list. The researchers will track changes in symptoms and monitor for any negative effects over six months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
family/systemic constellation therapy (a short-term group counseling intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, short-term group therapy option for people with mild-to-moderate psychological distress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants and no blinding. The therapy is not well-studied, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary

    Budapest, Hungary