Impact of an Intervention with a Narrative Approach in Overusers: a Clinical Trial (NCT06258512) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of an Intervention with a Narrative Approach in Overusers: a Clinical Trial
Spain264 participantsStarted 2023-10-18
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare an intervention with a narrative therapy-based approach with standard care in overusers in general practice . The main question it aims to answer are:
• An intervention with an approach based on narrative therapy can improve the perception of emotional support, and reduce the probability of suffering from anxiety and/or depression, the number of consultations, and the number of medications in primary care overusers.
Participants will 10 individual sessions carried out over five months. The interval between sessions will be two weeks with a specific duration of fifty minutes per session..
If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare two groups of overusers to see if reduces the number of visits to the primary care doctor.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Users in the 95th percentile in the distribution of consultations face-to-face, patient self-initiated consultations with PHC services within the period of 1 year.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Drug abuse or dependence, except for nicotine and tetrahydrocannabinol.
* Comorbidity with DSM-IV-TR (American Psychiatric Association, 2000) severe mental disorders.
* Comorbidity with ICD-10 (World Health Organization, 2008) severe cognitive disorders or sensory disabilities.
* Major locomotor mobility limitations or terminal illness
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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Change from baseline in affective social support at 1 month, 6 months, and 18 months
Timeframe: Before randomization and at the end of treatment at 1 month, six months and 18 months