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A study to develop a non pharmacological therapeutic tool to reduce the self stigma in caregivers of people with severe mental illnesses.

A study to develop and assess the effect of Single Session Psychoeducation Based Intervention (SSPBI) on Affiliate stigma among caregivers of people with severe mental illnesses: A Randomised Control Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/01/039333
Enrollment
60
Registered
2022-01-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-02-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Single Session Psychoeducation Based Intervention (SSPBI): SSPBI is non invasive, simple to use (single session), feasible ( easy to administer by any mental health professional) and is

Sponsors

Dr Tanve Garg
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Primary Caregivers within the age group of 18-60 years 2. Caregivers of people who are suffering from SMI (as per ICD 10) for >3 months (and not more than 5 years). 3. Those consenting to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Caregivers of patients with age 60 years 2. People who do not give consent. 3. Caregiversâ?? self-report of any significant psychiatric disorder at present or in the past. 4. Caregiversâ?? or Patientsâ?? self-report of significant substance use in patterns of harmful use/ dependant at present or in the past. 5. Caregiversâ?? or Patientsâ?? self report of significant and visible physical disability at present or in the past. 6. Does not understand English / Hindi language

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1) Change in Affiliate Stigma Scores measured by Affiliate Stigma Scale (ASS) within 48 hours after intervention. 2) Difference in reduction in affiliate stigma across 2 groups : direct contact and distance contact groups 3) Difference in reduction in affiliate stigma across intervention groups and control groups. Timepoint: Measurement will be done at 3 points: 1) At baseline on day 1 before conducting SSPBI session 2) Within 48 hours of application of SSPBI Session 3) 3 weeks after the application of SSPBI session

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1) Levels of affiliate stigma among caregivers of patients who are suffering with SMI 2) level of affiliate stigma 3 weeks after interventionTimepoint: Baseline At day 1 before applying SSPBI and 3 weeks after giving SSPBI

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vishal Dhiman

AIIMS, Rishikesh

tanve6garg@gmail.com7009710599

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026