Examining the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Stigma, Cognitive Fusion, and Self-Criticism in Mothers of Children with Autism.

The effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on stigma, cognitive fusion, and self-criticism in mothers of children with autism.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20260319069006N1

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-12

Start date

2026-04-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

autism. Autistic disorder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: #Session 1: Introduction to MindfulnessGoal: Establish a therapeutic relationshi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having a child with a disorder that has been diagnosed by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist based on valid diagnostic criteria (such as DSM-5). Individuals should have difficulties in one of the research variables (based on a score higher than the average in the relevant questionnaires) for the intervention to be meaningful for them. Participants must be within the adult age range to ensure developmental and cognitive homogeneity. To understand the concepts of mindfulness and complete writing assignments, participants must be able to read and write.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People who are in other courses such as cognitive behavioral therapy or mindfulness interventions. Conditions such as severe major depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis that require immediate specialized intervention. In the event that the person is undergoing drug therapy.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Self-criticism. Timepoint: At the start of the intervention, 2 weeks after the intervention, 8 weeks after the intervention, 2 months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Thompson Zuroff Self-Criticism Scale (2004).;Cognitive fusion. Timepoint: At the start of the intervention, 2 weeks after the intervention, 8 weeks after the intervention, 2 months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Gilanders Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ) (2014).;Stigma. Timepoint: At the start of the intervention, 2 weeks after the intervention, 8 weeks after the intervention, 2 months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Family Stigma Scale (FSS) - Chang (2008).	—

Measure

Time frame

Self-criticism. Timepoint: At the start of the intervention, 2 weeks after the intervention, 8 weeks after the intervention, 2 months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Thompson Zuroff Self-Criticism Scale (2004).;Cognitive fusion. Timepoint: At the start of the intervention, 2 weeks after the intervention, 8 weeks after the intervention, 2 months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Gilanders Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ) (2014).;Stigma. Timepoint: At the start of the intervention, 2 weeks after the intervention, 8 weeks after the intervention, 2 months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Family Stigma Scale (FSS) - Chang (2008).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNarges Hosein Pourdashti

Islamic Azad University

sarasg1393@gmail.com+98 61 3228 9658

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026