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

NCT ID NCT07550283

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent or legal guardian of a child diagnosed with special needs (e.g., developmental disability, autism, chronic illness). * Aged 18 years or older. * Willing to participate in a bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program. * Able to read and understand the language used in the intervention materials. * Provides informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently receiving structured psychological therapy for parenting stress or parental stigma. * Has a diagnosed severe mental health condition (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) that may interfere with participation. * Inability to attend scheduled intervention sessions. * Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding the study materials. * Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.

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Conditions

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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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