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Mindfulness TrainingNCT07130227

MBRS-Based Psychoeducation in Patients With Schizophrenia

A study testing Session 1: Preparatory Session, Session 2: Mindfulness and Session 3: Our Perspectives on Ourselves and the World in people with Mindfulness Training, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study aimed to determine the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction training on anger management and functional recovery in patients with schizophrenia. The study will be conducted at a CMHC in Ağrı province between May and August 2021. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Mindfulness Training
What is being tested?
Session 1: Preparatory Session, Session 2: Mindfulness and Session 3: Our Perspectives on Ourselves and the World
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
75 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
30 Mar 2021to 15 Mar 2022
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Being registered with a CMHC
  • Being diagnosed with schizophrenia
  • Being between the ages of 18 and 60
  • Being willing to participate in the study
  • Being open to communication and cooperation
  • Being in remission

Who cannot join

  • Not being open to communication and cooperation

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Ataturk University Faculty of Nursing

    Erzurum, Yakutiye

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effect of MBRS-Based Psychoeducation on Anger Management and Functional Recovery in Patients With Schizophrenia

This study aimed to determine the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction training on anger management and functional recovery in patients with schizophrenia. The study will be conducted at a CMHC in Ağrı province between May and August 2021. At the CMHC, community-based mental health services are provided to patients with severe mental disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) who are in remission as assessed by a psychiatrist. The study is planned to be conducted with patients who meet the study criteria, without using a sample selection method. Patients over the age of 18 registered with CMHC and followed with a diagnosis of schizophrenia were contacted by phone and invited to CMHC. The study was conducted with patients who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate (psychoeducational group, mindfulness group, control group). Data will be collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, the State and Trait Anger Inventory, and the SILO. The mindfulness group received 16 sessions of MBRS training, and the psychoeducational group received an 8-session psychoeducational program. The control group received no intervention. The study sample size was calculated using the GPower computer program. Power analysis at α=0.05 yielded an effect size of 150, 153 (d=0.8), and the study had 90% power. Therefore, it was calculated that a minimum of 68 patients should be included in the sample.

Read the detailed description

Study data were collected by the researcher through face-to-face interviews. The study included individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who met the inclusion criteria (registration in a CMHC, having a diagnosis of schizophrenia, willingness to participate in the study, and openness to communication and collaboration). Pre-test measurement instruments were administered to the participants. The mindfulness group then received 16 sessions of MBRS training, and the psychoeducation group received an 8-session psychoeducation program. The control group received no intervention. Post-test data were collected following the training sessions.

Being tested
Session 1: Preparatory Session, Session 2: Mindfulness, Session 3: Our Perspectives on Ourselves and the World, Session 4: Body Scan *Body scan meditation., Session 5: Recognizing Schizophrenia
Keywords
mindfulness, Schizophrenia, Psychoeducation, Nursing
Medical subject headings
Schizophrenia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Session 1: Preparatory SessionOther

    *Meeting the patients *Introducing the content of mindfulness-based stress reduction training *Emphasizing the importance of regular and timely attendance at training *Determining training dates *Sharing individuals' experiences and expectations

  • Session 2: MindfulnessOther

    *What is mindfulness? *Being aware of daily activities. *Raisin meditation.

  • Session 3: Our Perspectives on Ourselves and the WorldOther

    *Breathing meditation. *Habit Breaker: Watching the Sky.

  • Session 4: Body Scan *Body scan meditation.Other

    *Ten-finger gratitude practice. *Habit Breaker: Spending some time in nature.

  • Session 5: Recognizing SchizophreniaOther

    *What is schizophrenia? *What are its symptoms? *What does treatment involve?

  • Session 6: Mindful MovementOther

    *Mindfulness movement meditation practice *

  • Session 7: Mindful BreathingOther

    *Breathing meditation *

  • Session 8: Treatment EvaluationOther

    *The importance of medication *Things to consider when using medication *Side effects of medication *What is a flare-up in schizophrenia? *What are the precursor symptoms?

  • Session 9: Mindful ThinkingOther

    *Sounds and thoughts meditation *Cinema activity.

  • Session 10: Coping with AngerOther

    *What is anger? *What are its symptoms? *What are the coping methods?

  • Session 11: Coping with Difficult EmotionsOther

    *Facing Difficulties meditation *

  • Session 12: Mindful CommunicationOther

    *Communication \& mindful communication *The importance of communication skills *Fundamentals of communication, self-language practice *Ways to prevent communication accidents

  • Session 13: Different ConnectionsOther

    *Breathing meditation. *Habit Breaker: Thought and Emotional Play.

  • Session 14: The Joy of Small ThingsOther

    *Treasure of Pleasure Meditation *Habit Breaker: Letter to Self.

  • Session 15: Dwelling on the Past or Living in the Present?Other

    *Friendship-Building Meditation *Habit Breaker: Random Acts of Kindness.

  • Session 16: EvaluationOther

    *Reinforcing What Has Been Learned. *Evaluating the Program. *Obtaining Feedback.

  • Session 1: Group 2, Preparation SessionOther

    Also called Active Participant

    *Meeting Patients *Introducing the Content of Psychoeducation *Emphasizing the Importance of Regular and Timely Attendance at Training *Determining Training Dates *Sharing Individuals' Experiences and Expectations

  • Session 2: Group 2, Recognizing the IllnessOther

    *What is Schizophrenia? *What are its Symptoms? *What Does Treatment Include?

  • Session 3: Group 2, Treatment EvaluationOther

    *Things to Consider When Using Medication *Side Effects of Medication *Exacerbation of Schizophrenia *Precursor Symptoms.

  • Session 4: Group 2, What is anger?Other

    *What are the symptoms of anger? *What are the methods for coping with anger?

  • Session 5: Group 2, CommunicationOther

    *What is communication? *The importance of communication. *Fundamentals of communication, working on "I" language. *Ways to prevent communication difficulties.

  • Session 6: Group 2, What is relaxation?Other

    What is progressive relaxation? Introducing a relaxation CD

  • Session 7: Group 2, RelaxationOther

    Practicing the relaxation CD with patients

  • Session 8: Group 2, EvaluationOther

    *Reinforcing what has been learned. *Evaluating the program. *Obtaining feedback

Study groups in NCT07130227
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Session 1: Preparatory SessionExperimental*Meeting the patients *Introducing the content of mindfulness-based stress reduction training *Emphasizing the importance of regular and timely attendance at training *Determining training dates *Sharing individuals' experiences and expectations
Receives: Other: Session 1: Preparatory Session
Session 2: MindfulnessExperimental*What is mindfulness? *Being aware of daily activities. *Raisin meditation.
Receives: Other: Session 2: Mindfulness
Session 3: Our Perspectives on Ourselves and the WorldExperimental*Breathing meditation. *Habit Breaker: Watching the Sky.
Receives: Other: Session 3: Our Perspectives on Ourselves and the World
Session 4: Body Scan *Body scan meditation.Experimental*Ten-finger gratitude practice. *Habit Breaker: Spending some time in nature.
Receives: Other: Session 4: Body Scan *Body scan meditation.
Session 5: Recognizing SchizophreniaExperimental*What is schizophrenia? *What are its symptoms? *What does treatment involve?
Receives: Other: Session 5: Recognizing Schizophrenia
Session 6: Mindful MovementExperimental*Mindfulness movement meditation practice *
Receives: Other: Session 6: Mindful Movement
Session 7: Mindful BreathingExperimental*Breathing meditation
Receives: Other: Session 7: Mindful Breathing
Session 8: Treatment EvaluationExperimental*The importance of medication *Things to consider when using medication *Side effects of medication *What is a flare-up in schizophrenia? *What are the precursor symptoms?
Receives: Other: Session 8: Treatment Evaluation
Session 9: Mindful ThinkingExperimental*Sounds and thoughts meditation *Cinema activity.
Receives: Other: Session 9: Mindful Thinking
Session 10: Coping with AngerExperimental*What is anger? *What are its symptoms? *What are the coping methods?
Receives: Other: Session 10: Coping with Anger
Session 11: Coping with Difficult EmotionsExperimental*Facing Difficulties meditation
Receives: Other: Session 11: Coping with Difficult Emotions
Session 12: Mindful CommunicationExperimental*Communication \& mindful communication *The importance of communication skills *Fundamentals of communication, self-language practice *Ways to prevent communication accidents
Receives: Other: Session 12: Mindful Communication
Session 13: Different ConnectionsExperimental*Breathing meditation. *Habit Breaker: Thought and Emotional Play.
Receives: Other: Session 13: Different Connections
Session 14: The Joy of the Small ThingsExperimental*Treasure Treasure Meditation *Habit Breaker: Letter to Self.
Receives: Other: Session 14: The Joy of Small Things
Session 15: Dwelling on the Past or Living in the Present?Experimental*Friendship-Building Meditation *Habit Breaker: Random Acts of Kindness.
Receives: Other: Session 15: Dwelling on the Past or Living in the Present?
Session 16: Evaluation *Reinforcing What Has Been Learned.Experimental*Evaluating the Program. *Obtaining Feedback.
Receives: Other: Session 16: Evaluation
Group 2: 2: Recognizing the IllnessActive comparator*What is schizophrenia? *What are its symptoms? *What does treatment involve?
Receives: Other: Session 2: Group 2, Recognizing the Illness
Group 2: Session 3: Evaluating TreatmentActive comparator*Considerations regarding medication use *Side effects of medication use *Exacerbations in schizophrenia *Premonitory symptoms.
Receives: Other: Session 3: Group 2, Treatment Evaluation
Group 2: Session 4: *What is anger?Active comparator*What are the symptoms of anger? *What are the methods for coping with anger?
Receives: Other: Session 4: Group 2, What is anger?
Group 2: Session 5: Communication *What is communication?Active comparator*The importance of communication. *Fundamentals of communication, self-language practice *Ways to prevent communication difficulties.
Receives: Other: Session 5: Group 2, Communication
Group 2: Session 6: What is relaxation?Active comparatorWhat is progressive relaxation. Relaxation CD introduction
Receives: Other: Session 6: Group 2, What is relaxation?
Group 2: Session 7: RelaxationActive comparatorPerforming the relaxation CD with patients
Receives: Other: Session 7: Group 2, Relaxation
Group 2: Session 8: EvaluationActive comparator*Reinforcement of what has been learned. *Evaluation of the program. *Receiving feedback
Receives: Other: Session 8: Group 2, Evaluation
Group 2: Session 1: Preparatory SessionActive comparator*Meeting the patients *Introducing the content of psychoeducation *Emphasizing the importance of regular and timely attendance at training *Determining training dates *Sharing individuals' experiences and expectations
Receives: Other: Session 1: Group 2, Preparation Session

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Personal Information Form

    This form consists of a total of eight questions (age, gender, marital status, education level, duration of illness, income, family history of mental illness, and employment status) developed by the researcher based on literature and includes the sociodemographic characteristics of the patients

    Measured: up to 1 day

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. The State-Trait Anger Scale (STAS)

    This is a self-report scale measuring the feeling and expression of anger. It was developed by Spielberger et al., and its Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Özer. The Cronbach's alpha obtained in this study was 0.84. The scale is a four-point Likert-type scale consisting of four subscales: anger-in, anger-out, anger control, and trait anger, and 34 items. High scores on the trait anger dimension indicate high anger levels, high scores on the anger control dimension indicate that anger can be controlled, high scores on the anger-out dimension indicate that anger is easily expressed, and high scores on the anger-in dimension indicate that anger is suppressed.

    Measured: up to 1 day

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Aug 2025
  2. Study start30 Mar 2021
  3. Primary completion15 Dec 2021
  4. Study completion15 Mar 2022

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
75 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07130227
Sponsor's protocol ID
MCENGİZ5
Status last verified
Aug 2025
First submitted
12 Aug 2025
Last updated
19 Aug 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Session 1: Preparatory Session, Session 2: Mindfulness and Session 3: Our Perspectives on Ourselves and the World in people with Mindfulness Training, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Personal Information Form (time frame: up to 1 day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Aug 2025.

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