Can a 3-Session stress course ease the burden on caregivers of ice users?
NCT ID NCT07714642
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a short, group-based stress management training program can help caregivers of people with methamphetamine ("ice") addiction and psychosis. Caregivers often face high levels of emotional and physical stress, which can lead to burnout. The program teaches relaxation, coping strategies, and cognitive reframing over three weekly sessions. Researchers will measure changes in caregiver burden, perceived stress, expressed emotions, and general mental health using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a 3-session group-based stress management training program (O'Connor's 2003 model) covering relaxation, coping strategies, cognitive reframing, and guided imagery
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce stress and burnout among caregivers of people with severe substance use disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program is short (3 sessions) and may not produce lasting changes.
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Locations
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Government college university Faislabad
Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan