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NCT Number: NCT06207266

Impact Emotional Intelligence Program on Opioid Relapse

Addiction is the repeated and increased use of a substance, the deprivation of which gives rise to symptoms of distress and an irresistible urge to use the agent again and which leads also to physical and mental deterioration. The concept of emotional intelligent (EI) "the ability to perceive accurately, appraise and express emotion; the ability to access and generate feelings when they facilitate thought; the ability to understand emotion and emotional knowledge; and the ability to regulate emotions to promote emotional and intellectual growth". Most drug addicts possess hidden defects in their social skills, and do not have good relations with their peers.

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Key information

Conditions

Emotional Intelligence Chemically-Induced Disorders Mental Disorders Narcotic-Related Disorders Opioid Use Disorder Opioid-Related Disorders Substance-Related Disorders

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Nursing

Asyut, Egypt

About this study

Addiction is the repeated and increased use of a substance, the deprivation of which gives rise to symptoms of distress and an irresistible urge to use the agent again and which leads also to physical and mental deterioration. Continued opioid misuse can result in syndromes of abuse and dependence and cause disturbances in mood, behavior, and cognition that can mimic other psychiatric disorders. Opioid addiction affects the young and the old, the wealthy and the poor, and the professional and the unemployed.

The concept of emotional intelligent (EI) "the ability to perceive accurately, appraise and express emotion; the ability to access and generate feelings when they facilitate thought; the ability to understand emotion and emotional knowledge; and the ability to regulate emotions to promote emotional and intellectual growth", the ability to manage and regulate emotions in an effective manner and ability to be sufficiently optimistic, positive and self- motivated in order to set and achieve goals.

Most drug addicts possess hidden defects in their social skills, and do not have good relations with their peers. The other possible causes of orienting toward drugs are defects in problem solving, stress-management, and prevention from dangerous and impulsive behaviors.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • in opioid groups: only opioid addiction
  • in healthy groups: no history of psychiatric illness or substance use

Exclusion criteria

  • have medical conditions

Treatment and study plan

emotion intelligence program

Behavioral

The programme was established using research that described emotional intelligence components and their applicability to patients suffering from substance abuse. it considers as awareness program.

Primary outcomes

  1. measure level of emotion intelligence in opioid addiction

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    Measure the level of emotional intelligence. The scale consists of sixty objects classified into six distinct domains. A four-point Likert scale is employed, which spans from 1 (indicating never) to 4 (indicating always). The percentages represent the scores; emotional intelligence ranges (from 0-100%), and higher scores mean a high level of emotional intelligence.

  2. develop an EI programme to prevent relapses in addiction.

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    An emotional intelligence (EI) program was developed and implemented for patients in the hospital. Emotion intelligence scale was measured at baseline prior to starting the EI program. The EI program was then administered to patients during their hospital stay. Emotion intelligence scale assessments were conducted at discharge from the hospital and again 3 months after discharge. Regarding EI program sessions took place in the recreation hall, where material such as videos and booklets containing content on emotional intelligence skills was presented.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assiut University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Prospective Study of the Impact of an Emotional Intelligence Program on Opioid Relapse and Its Determinants

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2023
First posted
Jan 16, 2024
Registry last updated
Jan 17, 2024

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