Can brief talk therapy improve mental health? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07195266

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This observational study follows 300 adults receiving strategic psychotherapy—a short-term, goal-focused talk therapy—in private practice. Participants fill out questionnaires about their symptoms and well-being before and after treatment. The goal is to see if this therapy leads to real improvements in mental health and daily life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

strategic psychotherapy

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could provide real-world evidence that strategic psychotherapy helps reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning for adults with mental health conditions.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study without a control group, so improvements may be due to natural recovery or other factors. Results may not apply to all therapy settings or patient types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mental disorder psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Studio di Psicoterapia Dr. Fabio Leonardi

    RECRUITING

    Livorno, Li, 57100, Italy

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  • Studio di psicoterapia Dr. Tinacci

    RECRUITING

    Empoli, Italy, 50053, Italy

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