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Article History

Received: 27 June 2024

Accepted: 23 February 2025

First Online: 10 March 2025

Declarations

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: The study was conducted in the Netherlands and was determined to be non-WMO (non-Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act) research. The WMO is a Dutch law that regulates medical research involving human subjects, particularly studies that include medical interventions or procedures with associated risks. As the study did not fall under the scope of the WMO, it was classified as non-WMO research. Consequently, the study was not reviewed or approved by a Medical Ethics Review Committee (METC), as ethical approval is not required for studies that are non-WMO. Our Institutional Review Board (Commissie Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek GGZ Oost Brabant, Helmond, the Netherlands) did review and approve the study. Participants provided informed consent prior to participation, ensuring that ethical guidelines were followed to protect their rights and well-being.

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: The authors declare no competing interests.