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

NCT07643714 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2025-13.01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 64
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Caregiver Burden; Mental Disorders

Keywords

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Psychoeducation; Caregiver; Psychological Resilience; Stress Management; Mental Disorders; Schizophrenia; Bipolar Disorder

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Psychological Resilience

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

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

• Stress Management

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

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

• Caregiver Burden

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

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

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Psychological Flexibility

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

Study Arms (4)

Schizophrenia - Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Caregivers of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who participated in the ACT-based psychoeducation program

Behavioral: ACT-Based Psychoeducation Program

Schizophrenia - Control Group (No intervention)

NO INTERVENTION

Caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia who received no intervention.

Bipolar Disorder - Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Caregivers of individuals with bipolar disorder who received ACT-based psychoeducation.

Behavioral: ACT-Based Psychoeducation Program

Bipolar Disorder - Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Caregivers of individuals with bipolar disorder who received no intervention

Interventions

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.

Bipolar Disorder - Intervention Group; Schizophrenia - Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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 -

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Zeynep Özkök: lead

Study Sites (1)

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

Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Caregiver Burden; Mental Disorders; Schizophrenia; Bipolar Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders; Bipolar and Related Disorders; Mood Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD Candidate

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 8, 2026
• First Posted: June 11, 2026
• Study Start: October 6, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 24, 2025
• Study Completion: January 19, 2026
• Last Updated: June 11, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)