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A Group-based Treatment for Self-stigma in People With Mental Disorders in North-east Italy

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversita di Verona
NCT06567145 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Self-stigma refers to the internalization of negative stereotypes by individuals with mental disorders, leading to beliefs that they are dangerous, aggressive, or incapable of working. This phenomenon has harmful effects on various aspects of life, such as adherence to treatment, self-esteem, quality of life, and can increase feelings of despair and suicide risk. To address these issues, the Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy (NECT) was developed. NECT is a group-based intervention consisting of 20 sessions designed to reduce self-stigma in individuals with mental disorders. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of NECT in 416 patients from 26 mental health centers in Northeast Italy. It is structured as a pragmatic, multicenter, randomized controlled trial with two parallel arms. The study will assess the impact of NECT on several psychological dimensions, i

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants must be 18 years or older. 2. Individuals must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizoid disorder, schizophreniform disorder, bipolar I or II disorder, or major depressive disorder, according to DSM-5 criteria. 3. Participants must be outpatients with clinical stability for at least 3 months, with no changes in pharmacological treatment during this period. 4. Participants must have sufficient knowledge of written and spoken Italian. 5. Participants must score above 1 on the ISMI (Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness) scale, indicating at least moderate levels of self-stigma. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals unable to provide informed consent are excluded. 2. Participants with intellectual disabilities are excluded. 3. Individuals with primary diagnosis of personality disorder or substance dependence condition are excluded. 4. Participants engaged in other programs that could influence self-stigma (e.g., social cognitive rehabilitation, social skills training) during the study are excluded.
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What it tests

  • Narrative Enhancement Cognitive Therapy (NECT)
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Where

1 site
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata (AOUI) Verona
Verona, Italy
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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