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Effectiveness of Stress Management Training Program For Expressed Emotions in Caregivers of Drug Induced Psychosis Patients Specially Methamphetamine

NCT07714642 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-07-20

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Summary

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Stress Management Training (SMT) program in reducing stress levels among caregivers of individuals suffering from methamphetamine ("ice") addiction and methamphetamine-induced psychosis. Caregivers of patients with severe substance use disorders often experience high levels of chronic emotional, psychological, and physical stress, which can lead to severe burnout.

Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to either an active intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in structured, multi-session stress management training sessions. The training program focuses on equipping caregivers with practical coping strategies, cognitive restructuring techniques, and relaxation skills based on established stress management modules.

Caregiver stress levels will be measured and compared before and after the training program using a standardized assessment tool to determine if the intervention successfully reduces psychological distress.

Conditions

  • Caregiver Burden in Methamphetamine Use Disorder
  • Expressed Emotions in Caregivers
  • Stress Cause Expressed Emotion and Burden

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

O'Connor's (2003) Stress Management Training

A 3-session, group-based stress management program. Session 1 focuses on recognizing stress and its signs, introducing abdominal breathing relaxation techniques. Session 2 covers coping strategies, cognitive reframing, and relaxation. Session 3 focuses on practicing coping in groups, guided imagery, and gratitude-based emotion stabilization. Each session lasts 45 minutes, administered weekly.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Government College University Faisalabad

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dr. Asma Riaz · Government college university Faislabad

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-24
Primary Completion
2026-04-24
Completion
2026-08-17

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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