Effectiveness of Stress Management Training Program For Expressed Emotions in Caregivers of Drug Induced Psychosis Patients Specially Methamphetamine | NCT07714642

NCT07714642

Overview

NCT ID: NCT07714642
Lead Sponsor: Government College University FaisalabadOTHER
Official Title: Effectiveness of Stress Management Training Program For Expressed Emotions in Caregivers of Drug Induced Psychosis Patients Specially Methamphetamine
Brief Summary: The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Stress Management Training (SMT) program in reducing stress levels among caregivers of individuals suffering from methamphetamine ("ice") addiction and methamphetamine-induced psychosis. Caregivers of patients with severe substance use disorders often experience high levels of chronic emotional, psychological, and physical stress, which can lead to severe burnout.

Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to either an active intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in structured, multi-session stress management training sessions. The training program focuses on equipping caregivers with practical coping strategies, cognitive restructuring techniques, and relaxation skills based on established stress management modules.

Caregiver stress levels will be measured and compared before and after the training program using a standardized assessment tool to determine if the intervention successfully reduces psychological distress.

Status and Timeline

Status: Active, not recruiting
Last Update Posted: Jul 20, 2026Actual
Start Date: Mar 24, 2026Actual
Primary Completion Date: Apr 24, 2026Actual
Completion Date

Participation Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Adult (18-64)Older Adult (65+)
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Yes
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria Caregivers of patients aged 18 to 65 years. Must have been actively providing care to the patient for at least the last three months.

Must possess the ability to understand and respond to the study questionnaires. Agree to take part in the study and provide informed consent. Must be directly responsible for the daily care of the patient.

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Exclusion Criteria:

Giving care to the patient for less than three months. Caregivers of patients who live entirely alone (since direct caregiving interactions are required).

Caregivers who decline or refuse to participate in the study.

Study Plan

Study Type: Interventional
Phase: Not Applicable
Enrollment: 30Actual
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: Randomized
Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single

Contacts and Locations

Central Contacts: No data available
Locations: Government college university Faislabad

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Participant Group/Arms

Stress Management Training Group (experimental group)Experimental

Participants in this arm will receive the O'Connor Stress Management Training program. The intervention consists of structured sessions focusing on stress education, cognitive restructuring, coping mechanisms, and relaxation techniques.

Behavioral: O'Connor's (2003) Stress Management Training

Control GroupNo Intervention

Participants in this arm will not receive the active training during the primary study period. They will complete the pre and post-intervention assessments at the same time intervals as the experimental group.