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Scientists create new tool to spot hidden emotional behaviors in anxiety and depression

NCT ID NCT07558772

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Xinghua Liu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study developed and tested a new questionnaire called the Excessive Emotional Behaviors Scale (EEBS) for Chinese adults experiencing anxiety or depression. Researchers interviewed 18 people and surveyed 637 participants to refine the scale, which measures behaviors like avoidance and safety-seeking. The goal is to provide a reliable tool for research and therapy to better understand and address emotional distress.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this scale could give therapists a better tool to understand and target emotional behaviors in anxiety and depression.
What could go wrong
This is a scale development study, not a treatment trial. The scale may not prove useful in all settings or populations.

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Study facts

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Participants

637 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adult participants will be recruited from university counseling centers and the general community through online and offline advertisements. The study population will primarily consist of individuals experiencing varying levels of emotional distress, including symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as individuals from the general population. All participants will be able to complete self-report questionnaires in Chinese.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Aged 18 years or older Current or recent experience of significant anxiety or depressive distress Adequate ability to understand and communicate in Chinese Able and willing to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Acute psychotic episode or other severe psychiatric disorder that would interfere with study participation Cognitive impairment that would prevent effective participation in the study

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder depressive disorder mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Anxiety Depression anxiety disorder Emotional distress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Peking University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100871, China

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