Ecuador study aims to unlock secrets of therapy success

NCT ID NCT07257848

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 340 people receiving routine psychotherapy in Ecuador to see how their psychological distress changes over time. Participants simply fill out short questionnaires before each session. The goal is to learn what factors are linked to better outcomes in real-world mental health care.

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 could help therapists in Ecuador better understand which factors lead to improvement in common mental health problems.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove what causes change. Results may not apply outside Ecuador.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Centro de Psicología Aplicada, Universidad de Las Américas, Ecuador

    RECRUITING

    Quito, (P)Pichincha, EC170503, Ecuador

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  • Equimente

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    Quito, Pichincha, EC170517, Ecuador

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  • Historie

    RECRUITING

    Quito, Pichincha, EC100450, Ecuador

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  • Jorge López Consultorios

    RECRUITING

    Manta, Manabí, EC130203, Ecuador

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  • Kumpana

    RECRUITING

    Quito, Pichincha, EC170102, Ecuador

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  • Mentis Psicología

    RECRUITING

    Quito, Pichincha, EC170506, Ecuador

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  • Psico Estratégico

    RECRUITING

    Quito, Pichincha, EC17503, Ecuador

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  • PsicoNeuro Manta

    RECRUITING

    Manta, Manabí, Ecuador

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  • Renova - Mentis Habitus Positive

    RECRUITING

    Quito, Pichincha, EC17103, Ecuador

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  • Sentir Psicología Integral

    RECRUITING

    Quito, Pichincha, EC170517, Ecuador

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  • Solo Psique

    RECRUITING

    Quito, Pichincha, EC170523, Ecuador

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