Love and Romantic Distress in the Digital Age

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00040401

Enrollment

1000

Registered

2026-06-03

Start date

2026-06-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Romantic distress F43.2

Interventions

Group 1: In a representative sample of adults in Germany, the frequency and severity of past experiences of romantic distress as well as coping strategies will be assessed in a one-time online survey.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Currently living in Germany

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Insufficient German language proficiency to complete the survey in German

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
What: Frequency and duration of romantic distress When: Once in June/July 2026 How: Representative online survey	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Severity of romantic distress (revised version of the Breakup Distress Scale) Prevalence of suicidal thoughts, intentions, or attempts associated with romantic distress	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactHenrik Walter

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

henrik.walter@charite.de+49 30 450 517 141

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026