Person-centered occupational therapy for people with substance use disorder
The Effect of Person-Centered Occupational Therapy Interventions on Occupational Performance, Self-Efficacy and Psychological Resilience in Substance Use Disorder
NA · Hacettepe University · NCT07364240
This trial will see if an 8-week, person-centered occupational therapy program can help adults with substance use disorder improve daily activities, confidence, and resilience.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT07364240 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Adults aged 18–65 with a DSM-5 diagnosis of substance use disorder who have completed detox will be recruited at the Erenköy AMATEM unit and assigned to either an intervention or control group (34 participants; 17 per group). The intervention group receives person-centered occupational therapy three times per week for eight weeks, structured around COPM-guided goal-setting, tailored strategy implementation (for example, time management, vocational skills, and healthy habits), and iterative feedback. Outcomes including the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), a Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Brief Resilience Scale are collected at baseline and after the 8-week program to measure changes in occupational performance, self-efficacy, and resilience. The control group does not receive the person-centered occupational therapy during the study period for comparison.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18–65 with a DSM-5 diagnosis of substance use disorder who have completed detoxification, have at least primary education, and can attend outpatient therapy sessions at the study site.
Not a fit: Patients currently in an acute psychotic episode or those with severe neurological deficits or major sensory loss that prevent completing assessments are unlikely to benefit or be eligible for this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve everyday functioning, boost confidence in managing recovery-related challenges, and strengthen psychological resilience to support long-term recovery.
How similar studies have performed: Person-centered occupational therapy approaches have shown benefits for daily functioning in other mental health populations, but direct evidence specifically in substance use disorder is limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with substance use disorder according to DSM-5 criteria. * Having completed the detoxification process. * Being between the ages of 18-65. * Having at least a primary school education. * Volunteering to participate and signing the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Being in an acute psychotic episode. * Having severe neurological deficits that prevent responding to assessments. -Having severe visual or hearing loss that prevents completing the test batteries
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Büşra Yuvalı, PhD Cand — Hacettepe University
- Study coordinator: Büşra Yuvalı, PhD Cand
- Email: busra.atmaca@hacettepe.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 532 772 43 34
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.
Conditions: Substance Use Disorder, occupational therapy, Person- centered intervention, Occupational Performance, Self Efficacy, Psychological Resilience