Book therapy may ease stress for parents of children with special needs

NCT ID NCT07550283

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a program that uses short stories and group discussions to help parents of children with special needs cope with stress and stigma. Ten parents took part, and researchers compared their stress and shame levels before and after the program. The goal is to see if this simple, supportive approach can improve parents' emotional well-being.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation Program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a low-cost, supportive tool to help parents feel less stressed and less ashamed about their child's condition.
What could go wrong: This is a very small study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to all parents. The program is new and unproven, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Social Stigma

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PARENTAL STRESS STIGMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Van Yuzuncu Yil University

Van, 65030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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