Determining the effectiveness of solution-focused therapy on alexithymia, communication beliefs and marital satisfaction
Design
Clinical trial, with control and experimental groups, randomized using block randomization method and sample size of 30 pairs, which was used for randomization from the website https://www.sealedenvelope.com.
Settings and conduct
The statistical population of this study includes couples referring to counseling clinics in Qazvin, after which the necessary samples are selected. Sampling was done in counseling clinics in Qazvin. Then using a random method Simplification of the samples is divided into two groups of control and intervention. Pre-test is performed using alexithymia, communication beliefs and marital satisfaction questionnaires and the intervention group is treated with solution-focused and then post-test is performed. Control group research will also be treated
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Entry requirement: The participant must be married, at least 18 years old, the participant must be a resident of Qazvin; Condition of non-entry: use of psychiatric drugs, inability to read and write
Intervention groups
Intervention group: receive solution-focused therapy .
Control group: do not receive any intervention .
Main outcome variables
Alexithymia ; Marital communication beliefs ; Marital Satisfaction
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
SFBT
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20210326050774N1
Registration date:2022-07-13, 1401/04/22
Registration timing:retrospective
Last update:2022-07-13, 1401/04/22
Update count:0
Registration date
2022-07-13, 1401/04/22
Registrant information
Name
Bahare Kolyaei
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 28 3256 4644
Email address
baharekolyaei@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2021-07-06, 1400/04/15
Expected recruitment end date
2021-08-06, 1400/05/15
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
The effectiveness of solution-focused therapy on alexithymia, communication beliefs and marital satisfaction
Public title
Determining the effectiveness of solution-focused therapy on alexithymia, communication beliefs and marital satisfaction
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
The participant must be married
Be at least 18 years old
The participant must be a resident of Qazvin city
Exclusion criteria:
Consumption of psychiatric drugs
inability to read and write
Age
No age limit
Gender
Both
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size:
30
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
In this study, the samples are divided into experimental and control groups using block randomization method. The randomization unit is individual and before assigning the individual, the assigned group is not specified. For randomization from the website https: // www.sealedenvelope.com is used.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics committee of University Azad Islamic Lahijan
Street address
East Kashif St., End of Shaghayegh St., Islamic Azad University of Lahijan
City
Lahijan
Province
Guilan
Postal code
4416939515
Approval date
2021-05-26, 1400/03/05
Ethics committee reference number
IR.IAU.LIAU.REC.1400.014
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Alexithymia
ICD-10 code
ICD-10 code description
2
Description of health condition studied
Marital communication beliefs
ICD-10 code
ICD-10 code description
3
Description of health condition studied
Marital Satisfaction
ICD-10 code
ICD-10 code description
Primary outcomes
1
Description
Alexithymia score in the Alexithymia Toronto questionnaire
Timepoint
Before and after the intervention
Method of measurement
Alexithymia Toronto Questionnaire
2
Description
Marital communication beliefs questionnaire (RBI) score
Timepoint
Before and after the intervention
Method of measurement
Marital Communication Beliefs Questionnaire (RBI)
3
Description
Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire ENRICH score
Timepoint
Before and after the intervention
Method of measurement
Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire (ENRICH)
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
The intervention group receives solution-focused treatment. The treatment sessions are as follows: Each session lasts 45 minutes and two sessions per week for three consecutive weeks. The content of the interventions of each session is as follows: -session 1: 1. Defining a problem 2. Inviting references to say the problem in a word and turning that word into a sentence 3. Turning the problem into achievable goals 4. Discussion and debate about the problem. -Session 2: Examining grievance solutions 4. Formulating problem-solving circles. -Session 3: 1. Summarize the previous session and examine the problem. 2. Talk about the future. -Session 4: 1. Review of assignments and summary of the previous session 2. Explain the master key technique and use it 3. Use of the scale questions technique.-Session 5: 1.Review of the assignments of the previous session 2. Continuation of the master key technique of the previous session 3. Use of the technique Pretending assignments 4. Using solution-oriented questions 5. Using backward argument and contradictory betting. -Session 6 :1. Summary of the previous session and reviewing the completed assignments. Have clients achieved treatment goals?
Category
Treatment - Other
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Behnood
Full name of responsible person
Dr Amiri majd Mojtaba
Street address
Sabzeh Maidan, Red Crescent Street, Shahid Ghaneh Alley, No. 14, Unit 17
City
Qazvin
Province
Qazvin
Postal code
3418637834
Phone
+98 28 3322 3651
Email
AmiriMajd_mojtaba@gmail.com
2
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Behood 2
Full name of responsible person
Dr Amiri majd Mojtaba
Street address
Nowruzian, at the beginning of Parstar Boulevard, between Hekmat 8 and 10, Parsa Building, Unit 8
City
Qazvin
Province
Qazvin
Postal code
3418637834
Phone
+98 28 3368 0811
Email
AmiriMajd_mojtaba@gmail.com
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Dr Ashoori Majid
Street address
East Kashif St., End of Shaghayegh St., Islamic Azad University of Lahijan
City
Lahijan
Province
Guilan
Postal code
4416939515
Phone
+98 13 4124 7001
Email
info@liau.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
No
Title of funding source
Islamic Azad University
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Bahare Kolyaei
Position
Student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
No. 161, Hafez Alley, Imam Hossein St
City
Mohammadie
Province
Qazvin
Postal code
3491934896
Phone
+98 28 3256 4644
Fax
Email
baharekolyaei@gmail.com
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Bahare Kolyaei
Position
Student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
No. 161, Hafez Alley, Imam Hossein St
City
Mohammadie
Province
Qazvin
Postal code
3491934896
Phone
+98 28 3256 4644
Fax
Email
baharekolyaei@gmail.com
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Bahare Kolyaei
Position
Student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
No. 161, Hafez Alley, Imam Hossein St
City
Mohammadie
Province
Qazvin
Postal code
3491934896
Phone
+98 28 3256 4644
Fax
Email
baharekolyaei@gmail.com
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Title and more details about the data/document
The effectiveness of solution-focused therapy on alexithymia, communication beliefs and marital satisfaction in couples referred to counseling clinics in Qazvin
When the data will become available and for how long
Access period starts 6 months after the results are published.
To whom data/document is available
Researchers and students.
Under which criteria data/document could be used
For use in subsequent research and citation.
From where data/document is obtainable
People can send their request to the mentioned e-mail address.
Www.baharekolyaei@gmail.com
What processes are involved for a request to access data/document
Refer to the email address provided and state the reason for your request.
Www.baharekolyaei@gmail.com