CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of ACT-Based Psychoeducation on Caregivers of Individuals With Mental Disorders

Turkey (Türkiye)64 participantsStarted 2025-10-06

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aimed to examine the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based psychoeducation program on psychological resilience, stress management, and caregiver burden in caregivers of individuals with mental disorders. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. The intervention group received ACT-based psychoeducation while the control group received no intervention. H1-1: The mean psychological resilience scores of caregivers in the intervention group who received the ACT-based psychoeducation program are significantly higher compared to caregivers in the control group. H1-2: The mean stress management scores of caregivers in the intervention group who received the ACT-based psychoeducation program are significantly higher compared to caregivers in the control group. H1-3: The mean caregiver burden scores of caregivers in the intervention group who received the ACT-based psychoeducation program are significantly lower compared to caregivers in the control group. H1-4: The effects of the ACT-based psychoeducation program on psychological resilience, stress management, and caregiver burden differ significantly between caregivers of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Aged 18 years or older Being a first-degree caregiver of an individual with severe mental disorder followed at a CMHC or outpatient clinic Turkish-speaking and at least primary school graduate No communication problems and open to cooperation Not having participated in any ACT-based or similar psychoeducation program in the last 6 months No alcohol/substance use disorder No psychiatric diagnosis Having regularly attended the intervention sessions - Exclusion Criteria:Not meeting the inclusion criteria \-

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?

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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

Psychological Resilience

Timeframe: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up

Stress Management

Timeframe: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up

Caregiver Burden

Timeframe: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07643714

SponsorZeynep Özkök

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-24

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.