Status:

RECRUITING

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

Lead Sponsor:

Universita di Verona

Conditions:

Stigma

Mental Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

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...

Detailed Description

BACKGROUND Population surveys indicate that people generally hold distorted views and negative stereotypes about individuals suffering from mental disorders. For example, 60% of the population believe...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Participants must be 18 years or older.
  • 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.
  • Participants must be outpatients with clinical stability for at least 3 months, with no changes in pharmacological treatment during this period.
  • Participants must have sufficient knowledge of written and spoken Italian.
  • Participants must score above 1 on the ISMI (Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness) scale, indicating at least moderate levels of self-stigma.

Exclusion

  • Individuals unable to provide informed consent are excluded.
  • Participants with intellectual disabilities are excluded.
  • Individuals with primary diagnosis of personality disorder or substance dependence condition are excluded.
  • Participants engaged in other programs that could influence self-stigma (e.g., social cognitive rehabilitation, social skills training) during the study are excluded.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

416 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06567145

Start Date

October 1 2024

End Date

October 1 2025

Last Update

November 26 2024

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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata (AOUI) Verona

Verona, Italy, 37134