Psychoeducation for depression patients and their caregivers

The Effect Of Caregiver Psychoeducation On Recovery Levels Of Depression Patients And Family Burden And Expression Of Emotions Of Caregivers

Not applicable Interventional Aydin Adnan Menderes University · NCT06263400

This study tests whether a psychoeducation program can help people with depression and their caregivers feel better and cope more effectively.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment92 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorAydin Adnan Menderes University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Aydın, Aydın/Turkey)
Trial IDNCT06263400 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the impact of psychoeducation on patients diagnosed with depressive disorders and their caregivers. It involves a total of 92 participants, split into an experimental group receiving psychoeducation and a control group. The psychoeducation program is based on structured sessions designed to enhance emotional expression and reduce family burden. Data will be collected using various scales to assess depression recovery levels and caregiver experiences.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who are receiving inpatient treatment for depressive disorders without developmental or psychotic disorders.

Not a fit: Patients with comorbid psychiatric conditions or significant communication issues may not benefit from this psychoeducation program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve recovery outcomes for depression patients and enhance the emotional well-being of their caregivers.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with psychoeducation for depression, indicating that this approach has potential based on existing evidence.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient selection criteria included in the sample for the research;
* Being 18 years or older
* Receiving inpatient treatment with a diagnosis of F32 (Depressive Disorder) or F33 (Recurrent Depressive Disorder)
* Does not have a developmental disorder
* Without psychotic features
* Not having communication problems
* Being at least a primary school graduate Caregiver selection criteria included in the sample for the research;
* Being 18 years or older
* Being the primary caregiver of the patient
* Being at least a primary school graduate

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Patient selection criteria for exclusion from the sample for the research;

  * DSM-V Axis I comorbidity Caregiver selection criteria for exclusion from the sample for the research;
  * With mental retardation or psychotic disorder
  * Having speech and hearing disorders
  * It was created as having one of the diagnoses of a cognitive disorder such as delirium, dementia, or amnestic syndrome.

Where this trial is running

Aydın, Aydın/Turkey

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Psychoeducationdepressive disordersFamily BurdenEmotional Expression
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