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Effectiveness of couple therapy

The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral couples therapy on emotional regulation, trust in marital relationships, and sexual intimacy in couples

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250604066061N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-06-17
Start date
2025-06-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

Couple conflicts. Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Cognitive-behavioral couples therapy is an advanced, integrative approach that provides empirical strategies for treating marital distress as well as treating indiv

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals must be between 25 and 45 years of age. The minimum level of education of the participants is a bachelor's degree. At least 2 years have passed since they lived together.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having psychotic symptoms or serious suicidal thoughts Having a personality disorder, neurological illness, or substance abuse Receive medication or other psychological interventions at study entry

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sexual intimacy. Timepoint: It takes two months before and after the study begins. Method of measurement: Sexual Intimacy Questionnaire for Couples Batolani et al. (2013).;Trust in marital relationships. Timepoint: It takes two months before and after the study begins. Method of measurement: Trust in Interpersonal Relationships Questionnaire (Rumple & Holmes, 1985).;Emotion regulation. Timepoint: It takes two months before and after the study begins. Method of measurement: Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire by Garnevsky et al. (2001).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactKhadijeh Setayeshkhah

Islamic Azad University

setayeshkhahkhadijeh@gmail.com+98 901 147 7946

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026