The effect of knowledge of individualised Sensory Processing techniques on the Occupational Performance of adults with major affective disorders: a randomised basic experimental study.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202012837102254

Enrollment

Registered

2020-12-04

Start date

2019-01-13

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

Usual care

Sensory Matrix Knowledge intervention.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults between the ages of 18 and 60 years old. Diagnosed with major affective disorder (depressive disorders, bipolar mood disorders or anxiety disorders). Within the sub-acute phase of treatment with medication stabilized. Admitted to one of the three private mental health group clinics. Stay in the Cape Town district. Employed Can read and understand English.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not be mentally challenged. Not be psychotic or had a psychotic episode on admission. Not be linked to any substance or alcohol abuse. Not be a suicidal risk.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure COPM - Performance and satisfaction with performance. ;Occupational performance measured according to change in functional disability according to the World Health Organisation Disability Assessment Schedule WHODAS 2.0.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Patient Health Questionnaire PHQ-9 for Depression;Level of anxiety according to the Generalized Anxiety Disorder GAD-7 scale.	—

Countries

South Africa

Contacts

Public ContactMilandi De Villiers

Masters Student

milandi.devilliers@gmail.com0027828756823

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026