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The Effect of Identity-basred Trauma Therapy on the Psychological Dimensions of Individuals with Chronic Complications of Diabetes

The Effectiveness of Identity-Based Trauma Therapy on Distress, Quality of Life, and Illness Identity in Patients With Diabetes and Chronic Complications of the Disease

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250807066786N1
Enrollment
36
Registered
2025-11-05
Start date
2025-09-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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

Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Identity-Oriented Psychotrauma Therapy (IoPT) is a modern approach in the field of trauma psychotherapy, founded by Dr. Franz Ruppert. This theory is based on the a
the traumatized part, which holds painful experiences and remains frozen
and the survival part, which consists of defensive mechanisms that protect the individual from directly confronting the traumatic pain. The therapeutic process usually begins with an “intention senten

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes based on medical records or the opinion of the treating physician. Presence of at least one chronic complication related to diabetes (such as neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, diabetic foot ulcer, diabetes-related cardiovascular disease, or similar conditions). Ability to understand and respond to questionnaires. Willingness and ability to participate in therapy sessions and in pre-test and post-test assessments.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of a substance use disorder within the past six months, based on clinical interview or medical record information. Having an acute or progressive physical illness at the time of screening. Age under 35 years.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of Life. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the completion of the intervention, and three months after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Revised Version of the Disease-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire for Patients with Diabetes.;Diabetes Distress. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the completion of the intervention, and three months after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Polonsky et al. Diabetes Distress Questionnaire.;Illness Identity. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the completion of the intervention, and three months after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Oris et al. Illness Identity Questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Meaning-making. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the completion of the intervention, and three months after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Integration of Stressful Life Experiences Questionnaire by Holland et al.;Trauma Coping Self-Efficacy. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the completion of the intervention, and three months after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Trauma Coping Self-Efficacy Questionnaire by Benight et al.;The event centrality. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the completion of the intervention, and three months after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Event Centrality Questionnaire by Berntsen and Rubin.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactGholamreza Talebi

Islamic Azad University

rezatalebi@smd.iaun.ac.ir+98 31 4229 2929

Outcome results

None listed

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