Role of gratitude in reducing psychological distress and perceived stigma in persons with alcohol use disorder

Psychological distress and perceived stigma in persons with alcohol use disorders: Role of gratitude intervention

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN21860790

Enrollment

Registered

2024-04-15

Start date

2023-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

Psychological distress and perceived stigma of persons with alcohol use disorder Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

The study uses an experimental group-control group pre-test post-test design. Participants are recruited from five rehabilitation centers. At each center, individuals who meet the inclusion criteria

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. A diagnosis of alcohol use disorder 2. Consents to participate 3. Newly admitted to the facility

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of psychiatric comorbidity

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Psychological distress is measured using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10) at baseline (pre-test) and 3 months (post-test) 2. Perceived stigma is measured using the Perceived Stigma of Substance Abuse Scale (PSAS) at baseline (pre-test) and 3 months (post-test)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Demographic variables assessed using the participant information sheet at baseline: 1. Years of initiation of alcohol use 2. Age 3. Religious activity 4. Marital status 5. Employment status	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactImlisongla Longkumer

imlisongla@nagalanduniversity.ac.in+91 (0)9402697023

Outcome results

None listed

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