MBSR for Improving Emotional Intelligence in Adolescents With Physical Disability

NCT06512844 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AleezaUW
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to provide evidence on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in enhancing emotional intelligence and managing psychosocial challenges in adolescents with physical disabilities, potentially offering a valuable tool for improving their overall well-being. Does the mindfulness-based intervention improve emotional intelligence in adolescents with physical disabilities? Does the psychosocial factors like psychological distress, self-compassion improve during the intervention? Are there any adverse effects associated with the mindfulness-based intervention? Researcher will give intervention and compare the control and experimental group in Time 1 and Time 2 respectively

Conditions

Physical Disability

Keywords

emotional intelligence; mindfulness; physical disability

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Emotional Intelligence

  Improvement in emotional intelligence as measured by Schuttle Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test scores. The High Scores means more emotionally intelligent high Emotional Intelligence scores are typically above 123, average EI scores range from 90 to 122; and low EI scores are below 89 which means not that emotionally intelligent

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Interventional Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants who were assigned to interventional group were exposed to Urdu adapted and translated mindfulness-based stress reduction training. These participants received 8 weeks of intervention.

Behavioral: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Intervention

Control/Wait list Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participant who were assigned to Control Group did not receive any Intervention although they just received some relaxation breathing exercises.

Interventions

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Intervention BEHAVIORAL

The MBSR training program consist of 8-week group session with the duration of 45-60 minutes each. Participants of the experimental group were given Mindfulness based stress reduction intervention in which they practice different mindfulness techniques. Each week focused on motor, cognitive and emotional issues of students with physically disabled. All the techniques also included psycho education

Interventional Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 10 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Adolescents with physical disability including:
• i. Orthopedic impairment ii. Traumatic brain injury iii. Sensory disability (vocally mute and partial visually impaired)
• Adolescents with physical disability in the age range 10-18
• Rural and urban residents
• Urdu, English and Punjabi speaking Participants who scored higher than cut off score on MAAS-A, DASS 21 SCS-SF, CATS and SSEIT in the phase I will be included in the phase II of the study i.e., Randomize control trail.

You may not qualify if:

• Adolescents under age 10 and above 18
• Adolescents who are not willing to participate or their guardians did not give permission will be excluded from the present study.
• Adolescents with physical disability such as:
• i. Fully visual impairment ii. Hearing impairment iii. Deaf-blindness iv. Severe psychiatric issue
• Also, participant with any chronic or comorbid disease will be excluded.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fatima Jinnah Women University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Aleeza Sohail

Islamabad, Federal, 04403, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction; Methods

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mindfulness; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Investigative Techniques

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Mphil Research Student

Model Details: This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) in managing psychosocial factors associated with emotional intelligence (EI) in adolescents with physical disabilities. It also seeks to assess the safety and overall impact of the intervention.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 29, 2024
• First Posted: July 22, 2024
• Study Start: May 12, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 24, 2024
• Study Completion: June 24, 2024
• Last Updated: July 22, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)