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Compassion education program for mothers of children with cerebral palsy

Official title: Investigation of the Effect of Compassion-Based Education Program Applied to the Mothers of Children Diagnosed With Cerebral Palsy on Compassion, Depression and Resilience

Run by Hasan Kalyoncu University · NCT06245733 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing a compassion education program for mothers of children with cerebral palsy to see if it helps them feel more compassionate, stronger, and less depressed.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
SexWomen only
Enrollment36 (estimated)
SponsorHasan Kalyoncu University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Gaziantep, Central)
Trial IDNCT06245733 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are mothers of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy who are willing to participate in the program.

Probably not a fit

Mothers who do not wish to participate or have children with conditions other than cerebral palsy may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study examines the effects of a compassion-based education program specifically designed for mothers of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The program aims to enhance the mothers' levels of compassion and psychological resilience while reducing symptoms of depression. Participants will undergo assessments before, immediately after, and at follow-up to measure changes in compassion, depression, and resilience. The study employs validated scales to quantify these psychological outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the mental health and emotional well-being of mothers caring for children with cerebral palsy.

How similar studies have gone: While compassion-based interventions have shown promise in various contexts, this specific application for mothers of children with cerebral palsy is relatively novel and untested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Being the mother of a child with Cerebral Palsy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mothers who have children with Cerebral Palsy do not want to participate in the study and want to leave the study.

Where it's running

  • Hasan Kalyoncu University
    Gaziantep, Central, Turkey
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.