Group Intervention for Interpersonal Skills (NCT06170801) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Group Intervention for Interpersonal Skills
Germany156 participantsStarted 2024-07-03
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to compare an individual state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with CBT augmented by a group intervention for improving interpersonal skills, the Kiesler Circle Training (CBT+KCT), in patients with a depressive or anxiety disorder.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Sufficient knowledge of the German language (B2 level)
* Primary diagnosis of either depressive disorder or anxiety disorder according to DSM-5 at time of screening
* Interpersonal distress above average (IIP-32 \> 1.81) at time of screening
* Ongoing individual CBT at time of screening
* Signed informed consent regarding the study protocol
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute suicidality at time of screening
* Active substance abuse at time of screening
* Borderline, antisocial, schizoid or schizotypic personality disorder at time of screening
* Inability to participate in outpatient treatment with additional weekly group appointment at time of screening
* Any kind of additional group treatment (including self-help groups) besides individual CBT during the entire study period
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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Inventory for Interpersonal Problems (IIP-32; Horowitz et al., 1988, German: Thomas et al., 2011)