Clinical Trial

Psychodrama Group Therapy for Breakup Distress and Relationship Adjustment: A Randomized Trial

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Summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate whether a psychodrama group therapy intervention can reduce unresolved breakup distress and improve dyadic adjustment in adults currently involved in romantic relationships who have experienced a significant previous breakup. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does participation in psychodrama group therapy reduce breakup distress compared with a waiting-list control condition? * Does participation in psychodrama group therapy improve dyadic adjustment and relationship functioning compared with a waiting-list control condition? The researchers will compare participants receiving the psychodrama group therapy intervention with participants in a waiting-list control condition to determine whether the intervention leads to greater improvements in breakup distress, dyadic adjustment, psychological functioning, relationship quality, and sexual satisfaction. Participants will: * complete assessments at baseline, 16 weeks, and 42 weeks; * participate in a 15-session weekly psychodrama group therapy program (intervention group only); * complete questionnaires assessing breakup distress, dyadic adjustment, psychological outcomes, relationship quality, and sexual satisfaction.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07658248
Lead Sponsor Universidade do Porto
Conditions Breakup Distress, Dyadic Adjustment
Enrollment 42 participants
Start Date 2025-09-23
Primary Completion 2026-09 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-05 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-18