Art therapy for mothers of children with mental disabilities
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This study tests if art therapy can help mothers of children with mental disabilities feel less stressed and improve their mental well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Kastamonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Kastamonu, Kastamonu and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06535100 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on mothers of children diagnosed with moderate to severe mental disabilities, aiming to alleviate their mental burden through artistic activities. It employs a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test assessments over a 12-week period. Participants will engage in art therapy and psychodrama, with their psychological well-being evaluated before and after the intervention. The study will analyze the effectiveness of these activities in enhancing the mental resilience of caregivers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are mothers residing in the central district of Kastamonu who have children diagnosed with moderate to severe mental disabilities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not volunteer to participate in the study will not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and resilience of mothers caring for children with special needs.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches using art therapy have shown promise in other contexts, this specific application for mothers of children with mental disabilities is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The population of the study will be mothers who have children diagnosed with moderate and severe mental disabilities in Kastamonu Central district. The sample will be made with 30 mothers to be selected in accordance with the criteria. Exclusion Criteria:Not volunteering to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Kastamonu, Kastamonu and 1 other locations
- Kastamonu University — Kastamonu, Kastamonu, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
- Kastamonu Üniversity — Kastamonu, Kastamonu, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Havva Kaçan, Dr — hkacan@kastamonu.edu.tr
- Study coordinator: Havva Kaçan, Dr
- Email: hkacan@kastamonu.edu.tr
- Phone: 05057753893
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.