Using Trauma-Informed Motivational Interviewing to Help People with Leprosy
Trauma-Informed Motivational Interviewing as a Frontrunner Paradigm for Addressing Leprosy-Related Discrimination, Body Image Dissatisfaction, Resilience, and Social Engagement in Rural Dwelling Samples
This study is trying a new approach to help people with leprosy feel better about themselves and reconnect with their communities by using supportive conversations that take their past trauma into account.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Alexandria University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Alexandria) |
| Trial ID | NCT06909734 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on individuals diagnosed with leprosy, a condition often accompanied by significant stigma and social exclusion, particularly in rural areas. It employs Trauma-Informed Motivational Interviewing (TIMI) to address the psychological and social challenges faced by these individuals, aiming to enhance resilience, improve self-perception, and promote social re-engagement. By integrating trauma-informed care with motivational interviewing techniques, the study seeks to empower participants to overcome the emotional distress associated with their condition and improve their overall mental health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of leprosy who are experiencing physical, emotional, or social consequences related to the condition.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive or psychiatric impairments that hinder their ability to engage in reflective and goal-setting discussions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the mental health and social integration of individuals affected by leprosy.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific application of TIMI for leprosy is novel, similar trauma-informed approaches have shown promise in addressing psychosocial issues in other stigmatized health conditions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a confirmed medical diagnosis of leprosy (current or past) experiencing physical, emotional, or social consequences. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe Cognitive or Psychiatric Impairments: Individuals with severe mental health conditions (e.g., untreated psychosis, severe intellectual disabilities) that impede the reflective, goal-setting nature of Motivational Interviewing.
Where this trial is running
Alexandria
- Faculty of Nursing — Alexandria, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: rasha eweida — Alexandria University
- Study coordinator: rasha eweida
- Email: rashapsych@alexu.edu.eg
- Phone: +201286640701
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.