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NCT Number: NCT07643714

Effects of ACT-Based Psychoeducation on Caregivers of Individuals With Mental Disorders

This randomized controlled trial aimed to examine the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based psychoeducation program on psychological resilience, stress management, and caregiver burden in caregivers of individuals with mental disorders. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. The intervention group received ACT-based psychoeducation while the control group received no intervention.

H1-1: The mean psychological resilience scores of caregivers in the intervention group who received the ACT-based psychoeducation program are significantly higher compared to caregivers in the control group.

H1-2: The mean stress management scores of caregivers in the intervention group who received the ACT-based psychoeducation program are significantly higher compared to caregivers in the control group.

H1-3: The mean caregiver burden scores of caregivers in the intervention group who received the ACT-based psychoeducation program are significantly lower compared to caregivers in the control group.

H1-4: The effects of the ACT-based psychoeducation program on psychological resilience, stress management, and caregiver burden differ significantly between caregivers of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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Key information

Conditions

Caregiver Burden Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Bipolar Disorder Bipolar and Related Disorders Mental Disorders Mood Disorders Schizophrenia Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Stress, Psychological

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kahramanmaras Necip Fazil City Hospital, Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic and Community Mental Health Center

Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Aged 18 years or older Being a first-degree caregiver of an individual with severe mental disorder followed at a CMHC or outpatient clinic Turkish-speaking and at least primary school graduate No communication problems and open to cooperation Not having participated in any ACT-based or similar psychoeducation program in the last 6 months No alcohol/substance use disorder No psychiatric diagnosis Having regularly attended the intervention sessions -

Exclusion criteria

Not meeting the inclusion criteria

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Treatment and study plan

ACT-Based Psychoeducation Program

Behavioral

ACT-based psychoeducation program delivered to caregivers of individuals with mental disorders (schizophrenia and bipolar disorder). The program was based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles and consisted of 8 sessions. It aimed to improve psychological resilience, stress management, and reduce caregiver burden. Sessions were conducted in group format.

Primary outcomes

  1. Psychological Resilience

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up

    Measured with the Psychological Resilience Scale for Adults at baseline, post-intervention, and at 2-month follow-up

  2. Stress Management

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up

    Measured with the Stress Coping Styles Scale at baseline, post-intervention, and at 2-month follow-up

  3. Caregiver Burden

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up

    Measured with the Caregiver Burden Scale at baseline, post-intervention, and at 2-month follow-up

Secondary outcomes

  1. Psychological Flexibility

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 2-month follow-up

    Measured with the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II) at baseline, post-intervention, and at 2-month follow-up

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Zeynep Özkök

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Psychoeducation on Psychological Resilience, Stress Management, and Caregiver Burden in Caregivers of Individuals With Mental Disorders

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 11, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 11, 2026

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