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

NCT ID NCT07195266

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Società Scientifica di Psicoterapia Strategica Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

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.

MENTAL DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Studio di Psicoterapia Dr. Fabio Leonardi
RECRUITING

Livorno, Li, 57100, Italy
Studio di psicoterapia Dr. Tinacci
RECRUITING

Empoli, Italy, 50053, Italy

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