NCT07372469

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aimed to examine the effect of a psychodrama group intervention on mental health promotion among nursing students. Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received weekly psychodrama sessions for 12 weeks, while the control group prepared group presentations on the same themes without psychodrama techniques. Mental health promotion levels were assessed before and after the intervention using a validated scale.

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Enrollment
55

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2024

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2024

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 31, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 31, 2024

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 20, 2026

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 28, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

January 28, 2026

Status Verified

January 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

January 20, 2026

Last Update Submit

January 20, 2026

Conditions

Mental Health Promotion

Keywords

PsychodramaNursing studentsMental healthPsychosocial intervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Mental Health Promotion Level

    Mental health promotion levels were assessed before and after the intervention using the Mental Health Promotion Scale, a validated self-report instrument.

    Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention

Study Arms (2)

Psychodrama Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group received a structured psychodrama-based group intervention conducted once weekly for 12 weeks. The program was organized around thematic sessions including communication skills, self-awareness, self-esteem, personal development, values, family and close relationships, peer relationships, stress coping, anger management, assertiveness, sexuality, and physical well-being. Sessions involved experiential psychodramatic techniques such as role-playing, group games, and guided enactments aimed at enhancing emotional expression, interpersonal awareness, coping skills, and mental health promotion.

Behavioral: Psychodrama Group

Presentation Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this group participated in weekly group sessions conducted concurrently with the intervention group for 12 weeks. Students prepared and delivered group presentations on topics aligned with the themes addressed in the psychodrama sessions. Presentations were shared in a classroom setting and followed by moderated group discussions. No psychodrama techniques, role-playing, or dramatic enactments were used.

Behavioral: Presentation Group

Interventions

Psychodrama GroupBEHAVIORAL

A psychodrama-based group intervention delivered in weekly sessions, using experiential techniques such as role-playing and guided enactments to support mental health promotion.

Psychodrama Group
Presentation GroupBEHAVIORAL

Participants received a group-based educational intervention delivered once weekly for 12 weeks. Students prepared group presentations based on themes related to mental health promotion, which were presented in a classroom setting and followed by moderated group discussions. Psychodrama techniques, role-playing, or dramatic enactments were not used.

Presentation Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Being a nursing student
  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Voluntary participation in the study

You may not qualify if:

  • Being under 18 years of age
  • Not being a nursing student

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Kent University

Istanbul, Kağıthane, 34406, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal SatisfactionBehavior

Study Officials

  • Çağlar Şimşek, PhD

    Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Health

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
Outcome assessment and data analysis were conducted by an independent researcher who was blinded to group allocation.
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Research Assistant

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 20, 2026

First Posted

January 28, 2026

Study Start

March 1, 2024

Primary Completion

May 31, 2024

Study Completion

May 31, 2024

Last Updated

January 28, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

TU(1)