Person-centered occupational therapy for people with substance use disorder
Official title: The Effect of Person-Centered Occupational Therapy Interventions on Occupational Performance, Self-Efficacy and Psychological Resilience in Substance Use Disorder
Run by Hacettepe University · NCT07364240 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 27, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 2026 |
| Study ends | April 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07364240 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.