The Aim of This Study is to Examine the Effects of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Deliver… (NCT07432451) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Aim of This Study is to Examine the Effects of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Delivered to Students of Vocational School of Higher Education, on Hope, Problem-solving Skills, and Life Satisfaction.
Turkey (Türkiye)46 participantsStarted 2024-02-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)-based structured program on hope, problem-solving skills, and life satisfaction among students attending a university vocational school. Fifty eligible students from two campuses of a state university will be randomized to an intervention group (n=25) or a control group (n=25). The intervention group will receive a structured SFBT-based program delivered face-to-face, while the control group will continue usual conditions during the study period. Outcomes will be assessed using standardized questionnaires at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. The primary analyses will compare changes in outcome scores over time between groups.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Currently enrolled as a student at a university vocational school
* Continuous Hope Scale (CHS) score ≤ 40 at screening
Exclusion Criteria:
* Self-reported or documented diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or anxiety disorder)
* Currently receiving any psychotherapy/counseling intervention during the study period
* Incomplete completion of the Continuous Hope Scale (CHS) at screening
* Declines participation after screening (including those meeting the CHS criterion)
Discontinuation/Withdrawal Criteria:
* Failure to attend study sessions (missing two or more sessions)
* Incomplete completion of study questionnaires
* Failure to complete assigned between-session tasks/homework on two or more occasions
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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 hope (Continuous Hope Scale [Sürekli Umut Ölçeği, SUÖ] total score)
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-test), Week 6 (post-test), and 1-month follow-up.