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This is a research aiming to find the effectiveness of an innovative therapy, EL-SHIN THERAPY, in ameliorating depressive symptoms.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of EL-SHIN® Therapy, a novel adjunctive intervention in alleviating depressive symptoms.
There are three components in this therapy:
The study includes two phases: a quantitative clinical trial and a qualitative focus group.
Assessments will use DASS-21, MHQoL, and SQS scales with the intervention delivered in English over 3-4 weeks.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL-SHIN THERAPY (CONTROL GROUP A) | No Intervention | Control Group | |
| EL-SHIN THERAPY (GROUP B) | Experimental | Group receiving intervention |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL-SHIN THERAPY | Other | Participants will be randomly assigned to Group A and Group B. Group A : Attend a talk on Malaysia Tourism + current coping strategies. Group B : EL-SHIN® Therapy + current coping strategies. Duration of therapies: 2 weeks Assessments using (i) DASS-21 (ii) MHQoL (iii) SLEEP QUALITY SCALE (SQS) at baseline, after 1st week & 2nd weeks for both groups. Assessment will be done on end of 3rd week to see effect when EL-SHIN Therapy Stopped. Group B participants: Attend a workshop on administration of EL-SHIN® Therapy. Will reinitiate EL-SHIN Therapy on the 4th week and assess on the 8th day to see the effect. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| DASS-21 Scale | Measuring severity of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Level. Higher score indicating more severity in experiencing these symptoms | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Mental Health Quality of Life (MHQoL) | Measuring quality of life of individuals. Higher score indicating better quality of life. | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Sleep Quality Scale (SQS) | Measuring Sleep Quality of Individuals with higher score denoting more acute sleep problem | 3 to 4 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
"Moderately Depressed (Score: 14-20)", "Moderately Anxious (Score: 10-14)" & "Moderately Stressed (Score: 19-25)"
Exclusion Criteria:
Male, Female, Non-Binary, Others (to be specified)
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| AI SHIN LIM, PHD | Contact | +60162303067 | Ai.lim@monash.edu | |
| AI SHIN LIM | Contact |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| AI SHIN LIM, PHD | Monash University Malaysia | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Monash University Malaysia | Recruiting | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003866 | Depressive Disorder |
| ID | Term |
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| D019964 | Mood Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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Participants will be randomly assigned to either continue standard treatment with a control activity (Group A) or receive EL-SHIN® Therapy alongside their usual care (Group B).
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