Live Supervision in Psychotherapy: Study Protocol for a Single Case Experimental Design Study (SCED) (NCT05612113) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Live Supervision in Psychotherapy: Study Protocol for a Single Case Experimental Design Study (SCED)
Sweden6 participantsStarted 2022-10-01
Plain-language summary
Although clinical supervision is an essential part of psychotherapy training and development, the empirical evidence for effects on therapist competence and patient outcome is limited. However, a novel format, Live Supervision (LS), enables real time feedback during the patient session which counteracts on several of the major identified problems with standard supervision. Pilot studies of LS show promising results, but the effects of LS has never been assessed in a clinical setting with licensed psychologists. Furthermore, manualized LS with a stringent focus at therapists' idiosyncratic challenges has never been evaluated.
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of LS on therapist competence and perceived therapy challenges in a clinical outpatient setting with licensed psychologists as therapists. Secondary aims are to examine when and how LS is optimal for clinical supervision.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. At least one diagnosis of the following DSM-5 disorders: mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD or related disorders, orTrauma or stress related disorders, comorbid severe disorder such as schizophrenia or development disorder,
. Being able to attend to regular treatment
. Accepting recording of therapy sessions and providing a written consent
. Above 16 years old
Exclusion criteria
. Licensed psychologist
. Working in outpatient psychiatric care or primary care in Sweden
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
1
Therapist Rated Session Goal Attainment of Idiosyncratically Formulated Session Goals
Timeframe: Approximately 14 weeks (from session 1 to session 14 with one session per week)
2
Observer Rated Session Goal Attainment of Idiosyncratically Formulated Session Goals
Timeframe: Approximately 14 weeks (from session 1 to session 14 with one session per week)
3
Therapist Competence measured with Cognitive Therapy Scale - Revised (CTS-R; Blackburn et al., 2001)
Timeframe: Approximately 14 weeks (from session 1 to session 14 with one session per week)