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Can a training program help therapy interns talk better with patients?

NCT ID NCT07333781

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program called iCOT to improve how occupational therapy interns communicate with patients in mental health settings. The program included online training and feedback from patients, supervisors, and experts. Researchers compared interns who received iCOT to data from a previous group. The goal was to see if iCOT boosts communication skills as rated by experts, supervisors, and patients.

What this could mean

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Active substance
iCOT (communication skills training program)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could become a standard way to train occupational therapy interns in mental health settings, improving patient interactions.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with no phase, so results may not be widely applicable. The comparison group used past data, which can introduce bias.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

307 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2022

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Occupational therapy interns: willing to participate; no additional inclusion or exclusion criteria. Clinical supervisors (occupational therapists): willing to participate; no additional inclusion or exclusion criteria. Patients: Diagnosed with any DSM-5 mental disorder Age 20 years or older Able to provide informed consent Adequate verbal communication ability Exclusion Criteria: Patients: severe cognitive impairment (e.g., aphasia or inability to follow three-step commands). Interns and supervisors: none.

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Conditions

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Communication communication disorder mental disorder

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Communication

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chang Gung Medical Hospital

    Kaohsiung City, Niaosong Dist, 833401, Taiwan

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