TTM-Based Social Media Psychoeducation for Psychosis

NCT ID: NCT07080827

Last Updated: 2025-07-23

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-03-01

Study Completion Date

2025-11-30

Brief Summary

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This doctoral research investigates the effect of a Transtheoretical Model (TTM)-based psychoeducation program delivered via social media on treatment adherence in individuals diagnosed with psychosis. The study follows a randomized controlled trial design with pretest, posttest, and three-month follow-up assessments.

A total of 60 participants were selected from among 354 individuals registered at the Balıkesir Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants were randomly assigned into three groups:

1. an online intervention group receiving a 5-week TTM-based treatment adherence psychoeducation program via WhatsApp;
2. a face-to-face intervention group receiving a standard, non-TTM-based treatment adherence psychoeducation program over 3 weeks at the CMHC; and
3. a control group that received no educational intervention, only assessments.

Data collection instruments include a Sociodemographic Information Form, the Stage of Change Identification Form, the Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS-5), and the Clinical Global Impression-Severity Scale (CGI-S). Measurements were conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and three months after the intervention.

The study hypotheses are:

Research Hypotheses H1: The treatment adherence scale scores of individuals diagnosed with psychosis who participate in the TTM-based psychoeducation group administered via social media will differ compared to the scores of individuals who participate in the face-to-face treatment adherence psychoeducation group.

H2: The treatment adherence scale scores of individuals diagnosed with psychosis who participate in the TTM-based psychoeducation group administered via social media will differ compared to the scores of individuals who do not receive TTM-based psychoeducation.

This study aims to provide evidence for the efficacy of theory-based, technology-supported psychoeducation programs in enhancing treatment adherence among individuals with psychosis. Furthermore, it evaluates whether a model-based online psychoeducation program is more effective than a conventional treatment adherence education.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Treatment Compliance Social Media Psychotic Disorders

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Online TTM-Based Psychoeducation

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

TTM-Based Online Psychoeducation Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A 5-week structured psychoeducation program based on the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), delivered via WhatsApp. Educational content was tailored to the participant's stage of change and included videos, texts, and interactive materials to promote treatment adherence in individuals with psychosis.

Face-to-Face Standard Psychoeducation

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Standard Face-to-Face Psychoeducation Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A 3-week conventional psychoeducation program delivered face-to-face at the Community Mental Health Center. The program focused on general treatment adherence without utilizing the Transtheoretical Model and included verbal education, printed materials, and discussions.

Delayed Online Psychoeducation Group

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

TTM-Based Online Psychoeducation Program

Intervention Type OTHER

The intervention was provided after a 3-month delay following initial observation. Participants received the same 5-week online psychoeducation program as the main intervention group

Interventions

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TTM-Based Online Psychoeducation Program

A 5-week structured psychoeducation program based on the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), delivered via WhatsApp. Educational content was tailored to the participant's stage of change and included videos, texts, and interactive materials to promote treatment adherence in individuals with psychosis.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Standard Face-to-Face Psychoeducation Program

A 3-week conventional psychoeducation program delivered face-to-face at the Community Mental Health Center. The program focused on general treatment adherence without utilizing the Transtheoretical Model and included verbal education, printed materials, and discussions.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

TTM-Based Online Psychoeducation Program

The intervention was provided after a 3-month delay following initial observation. Participants received the same 5-week online psychoeducation program as the main intervention group

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age between 18 and 65 years
* Diagnosed with a psychotic disorder according to DSM-5 criteria, including:
* Schizophrenia
* Schizophreniform disorder
* Schizoaffective disorder (with mild mood symptoms)
* Brief psychotic disorder
* Substance/medication-induced psychotic disorder (in remission)
* Paranoid disorder
* On the same prescribed psychiatric medication for at least one month
* Able to communicate in Turkish
* Has access to the internet and owns at least one active social media account (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.)
* Literate and able to complete self-report forms
* Willing to participate and provide informed consent
* Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) score of 4 or below

Exclusion Criteria

* Under 18 or over 65 years of age
* Acute psychotic episode at the time of recruitment
* Comorbid psychiatric diagnoses not covered under the inclusion list
* Diagnosed with neurocognitive disorders (e.g., dementia)
* Diagnosed with intellectual disability (mental retardation)
* Unable to use smartphone, tablet, or other digital communication tools
* Missed more than 20% of the intervention sessions
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ibrahim Aldemir, PhD

Doctoral Researcher

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Balıkesir Provincial Health Directorate, Community Mental Health Center

Balıkesir, Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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2024229

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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