BİBLİOTHERAPYNCT07652463
The Effect of a Bibliotherapy Program on Positive Mental Health Among Psychiatric Inpatients
A study testing Bibliotherapy Program in people with BİBLİOTHERAPY and POSİTİVE MENTAL HEALTH, run by Uskudar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This is a randomized controlled trial conducted to evaluate the positive mental health effects of a bibliotherapy program applied to inpatients in a psychiatric clinic. The research method was designed as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial using a pre-test-post-test design to measure the effectiveness of the… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- BİBLİOTHERAPY, POSİTİVE MENTAL HEALTH, İNPATİENT PSYCHİATRY
- What is being tested?
- Bibliotherapy Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2026to 7 Jun 2026
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Volunteering to participate in the research
- Being over 18 years of age
- Being literate
Who cannot join
- Active psychosis / being in a psychotic episode
- Inability to attend all bibliotherapy sessions
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This is a randomized controlled trial conducted to evaluate the positive mental health effects of a bibliotherapy program applied to inpatients in a psychiatric clinic. The research method was designed as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial using a pre-test-post-test design to measure the effectiveness of the bibliotherapy program.
Read the detailed description
Patients hospitalized in psychiatric clinics may experience high levels of psychological distress due to both social isolation and the challenges of the hospital environment. This can negatively impact patients' adherence to treatment and recovery processes. Therefore, in addition to symptom reduction, effective and applicable interventions that support patients' positive mental health (e.g., self-esteem, social connection, and psychological resilience) are needed. Recent research has shown that bibliotherapy provides significant benefits for inpatients. Bibliotherapy is a method that aims to improve the psychological health of individuals through structured reading materials. Studies have shown significant reductions in psychiatric symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and stress in patients undergoing bibliotherapy. In particular, specific studies conducted on inpatients have observed that bibliotherapy not only alleviates symptoms but also increases positive mental health components such as self-efficacy and psychological resilience. Bibliotherapy programs help patients better understand themselves, express their emotions in a safe environment, and improve their empathy skills. Bibliotherapy, applied in a group format, supports positive psychological functioning by strengthening social interaction and a sense of belonging among patients. This approach holds a significant place among non-pharmacological treatment options due to its affordability and ease of application. Evidence in the literature shows that bibliotherapy has short-term effects as well as sustainable long-term gains. For example, a study by Smith et al. found that improvement achieved with bibliotherapy lasted up to three years. Furthermore, meta-analyses and systematic reviews by Pannu et al. and Boer et al. confirm that bibliotherapy is an effective complementary method in the treatment of psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety.
In light of these literature findings, the aim of this study is to examine the effect of a bibliotherapy program applied to inpatients in psychiatric clinics on their positive mental health levels. The results are expected to contribute to the widespread adoption of bibliotherapy in hospital settings and the development of new evidence-based intervention programs.
- Conditions
- BİBLİOTHERAPY, POSİTİVE MENTAL HEALTH, İNPATİENT PSYCHİATRY
- Being tested
- Bibliotherapy Program
- Keywords
- bibliotherapy, inpatient psychiatry, positive mental health
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Bibliotherapy ProgramBehavioural
Also called bibliotherapy
Bibliotherapy programs help patients better understand themselves, express their emotions in a safe environment, and develop their empathy skills. Bibliotherapy, implemented in a group format, strengthens social interaction and a sense of belonging among patients, thereby supporting positive psychological functioning.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric inpatients undergoing bibliotherapy program | Experimental | Patients in the experimental group will receive a bibliotherapy program in a group setting in a clinical environment. The program will be conducted twice a week for 3 weeks, taking into account the average hospital stay of the patients. Receives: Behavioral: Bibliotherapy Program |
| Psychiatric inpatients who do not receive a bibliotherapy program | No intervention | Patients in this group will receive routine care services. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Positive Mental Health Scale pre-test scores
The Positive Mental Health Scale and sociodemographic data form, which will be used within the scope of the study, will be administered to all patients before the program.
Measured: one week before the intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Positive Psychology Scale post-test scores
The Positive Mental Health Scale, which will be used within the scope of the study, will be administered to all patients after the intervention.
Measured: A week after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Jun 2026
- Study start15 Jan 2026
- Primary completion18 Apr 2026
- Study completion7 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for BİBLİOTHERAPYStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Model description
- The research method was designed as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial using a pre-test-post-test design to measure the effectiveness of the bibliotherapy program.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Uskudar University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, aslı zeynep sipahi, Uskudar University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07652463
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 61351342/020-96
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 17 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Patient rights and data privacy are respected.
Publications
Eisen K, Lawlor C, Wu CD, Mason D. Reading and recovery expectations: Implementing a recovery-oriented bibliotherapy program in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting. Psychiatr Rehabil J. 2018 Sep;41(3):243-245. doi: 10.1037/prj0000307. Epub 2018 Jul 5.
PubMed 29975083
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of a Bibliotherapy Program on Positive Mental Health Among Psychiatric Inpatients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07652463
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 61351342/020-96
- Conditions
- BİBLİOTHERAPY, POSİTİVE MENTAL HEALTH, İNPATİENT PSYCHİATRY
- Keywords
- bibliotherapy, inpatient psychiatry, positive mental health
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Uskudar UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 18 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 7 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a randomized controlled trial conducted to evaluate the positive mental health effects of a bibliotherapy program applied to inpatients in a psychiatric clinic. The research method was designed as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial using a pre-test-post-test design to measure the effectiveness of the bibliotherapy program.
Detailed description
Patients hospitalized in psychiatric clinics may experience high levels of psychological distress due to both social isolation and the challenges of the hospital environment. This can negatively impact patients' adherence to treatment and recovery processes. Therefore, in addition to symptom reduction, effective and applicable interventions that support patients' positive mental health (e.g., self-esteem, social connection, and psychological resilience) are needed. Recent research has shown that bibliotherapy provides significant benefits for inpatients. Bibliotherapy is a method that aims to improve the psychological health of individuals through structured reading materials. Studies have shown significant reductions in psychiatric symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and stress in patients undergoing bibliotherapy. In particular, specific studies conducted on inpatients have observed that bibliotherapy not only alleviates symptoms but also increases positive mental health components such as self-efficacy and psychological resilience. Bibliotherapy programs help patients better understand themselves, express their emotions in a safe environment, and improve their empathy skills. Bibliotherapy, applied in a group format, supports positive psychological functioning by strengthening social interaction and a sense of belonging among patients. This approach holds a significant place among non-pharmacological treatment options due to its affordability and ease of application. Evidence in the literature shows that bibliotherapy has short-term effects as well as sustainable long-term gains. For example, a study by Smith et al. found that improvement achieved with bibliotherapy lasted up to three years. Furthermore, meta-analyses and systematic reviews by Pannu et al. and Boer et al. confirm that bibliotherapy is an effective complementary method in the treatment of psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety.
In light of these literature findings, the aim of this study is to examine the effect of a bibliotherapy program applied to inpatients in psychiatric clinics on their positive mental health levels. The results are expected to contribute to the widespread adoption of bibliotherapy in hospital settings and the development of new evidence-based intervention programs.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- The research method was designed as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial using a pre-test-post-test design to measure the effectiveness of the bibliotherapy program.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric inpatients undergoing bibliotherapy program | Experimental | Behavioral: Bibliotherapy ProgramPatients in the experimental group will receive a bibliotherapy program in a group setting in a clinical environment. The program will be conducted twice a week for 3 weeks, taking into account the average hospital stay of the patients. |
| Psychiatric inpatients who do not receive a bibliotherapy program | No intervention | –Patients in this group will receive routine care services. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Volunteering to participate in the research
- Being over 18 years of age
- Being literate
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Active psychosis / being in a psychotic episode
- Inability to attend all bibliotherapy sessions
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Bibliotherapy ProgramAlso: bibliotherapyBibliotherapy programs help patients better understand themselves, express their emotions in a safe environment, and develop their empathy skills. Bibliotherapy, implemented in a group format, strengthens social interaction and a sense of belonging among patients, thereby supporting positive psychological functioning. | Behavioural | Psychiatric inpatients undergoing bibliotherapy program |
Primary outcome
Positive Mental Health Scale pre-test scores
Time frame: one week before the intervention
The Positive Mental Health Scale and sociodemographic data form, which will be used within the scope of the study, will be administered to all patients before the program.
1 secondary outcome
Positive Psychology Scale post-test scores
Time frame: A week after the intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Jun 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 29975083Eisen K, Lawlor C, Wu CD, Mason D. Reading and recovery expectations: Implementing a recovery-oriented bibliotherapy program in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting. Psychiatr Rehabil J. 2018 Sep;41(3):243-245. doi: 10.1037/prj0000307. Epub 2018 Jul 5.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Patient rights and data privacy are respected.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Bibliotherapy Program in people with BİBLİOTHERAPY and POSİTİVE MENTAL HEALTH, run by Uskudar 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 3 inclusion and 2 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 17 Jun 2026. 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?
Positive Mental Health Scale pre-test scores (time frame: one week before the intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07652463, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 17 Jun 2026.