Could a weekly group session boost resilience in mothers facing unique challenges?
NCT ID NCT07738289
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a structured group therapy program can improve psychological resilience and family functioning in mothers who care for children with intellectual disabilities. Twenty mothers are randomly assigned to either the therapy group or a control group. The therapy involves seven weekly sessions led by a social worker, combining education, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and relaxation. Researchers measure resilience and family functioning before, right after, and three months later, and also gather personal stories to understand the experience.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Structured group therapy (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this group therapy could offer a practical, low-cost way to support mothers' mental health and strengthen family dynamics.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small trial (20 participants) and early-stage, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires time and commitment, and benefits may vary.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Finished
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May 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria * Female adults aged 18 years or older. * Mothers who were the primary caregivers of a child diagnosed with intellectual disability according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria. * Had provided continuous care for the child with intellectual disability for at least five years. * Able to communicate in Turkish and participate in group sessions. * Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study and provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria * Presence of a chronic physical or mental illness severe enough to interfere with participation in the group intervention or group interaction. * Inability or unwillingness to participate throughout the intervention. * Withdrawal of informed consent at any stage of the study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sinop University
Sinop, Merkez, 57100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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