Therapeutic Alliance Tensions and Repair in Psychotherapy Practices (NCT03453957) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Therapeutic Alliance Tensions and Repair in Psychotherapy Practices
Canada84 participantsStarted 2018-02-01
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates a professional development program intended to improve the relationship or alliance between therapists and patients/clients who are receiving psychotherapy in the community. Half of the participating therapists will receive training to detect and improve alliance with new patients while half will not. The professional development training is expected to improve therapists effectiveness in identifying and correcting alliance tensions which will, in turn, improve therapeutic outcomes for patients/clients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Therapist
Inclusion Criteria:
* regulated health professional
* in good standing with a Canadian provincial regulatory college
* scope of practice includes psychotherapy
* ability to add 3 or more new, English speaking clients to caseload over 6 to 9 months
* ability to obtain timely permission to conduct research from therapist's employing institution or health group when applicable
Exclusion Criteria:
* none
Patient/Client
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older
* will participate in psychotherapy sessions in English
* will see the study-affiliated therapist for a minimum of 6 sessions in the next 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* already seeing another therapist
* diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder
* diagnosed with a psychotic disorder
* expressed suicidal behaviour in the past six months as assessed by their participating therapist
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Mean tension resolution rating scale
Timeframe: 6 therapy sessions over 6 weeks up to 6 months depending on the frequency of therapy