Can couples counseling lift depression in women?

NCT ID NCT07748845

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding Gottman couple therapy to usual depression treatment helps women with major depressive disorder who are in distressed relationships. The therapy focuses on improving communication and emotional connection between partners. Researchers will compare depression severity and relationship satisfaction between women receiving usual care alone and those also receiving the couple therapy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Gottman couple therapy
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a new way to support women with depression by involving their partners in treatment, potentially improving both mood and relationship satisfaction.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy's success depends on couple participation and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FEMALE MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tanta University

Tanta, Egypt

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