Comparison of the effectiveness of interpersonal psychotherapy with cognitive behavioral therapy on alexithymia, emotional regulation and psychological capital of male Substance abuser

Comparison of the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy with interpersonal psychotherapy on alexithymia, emotional regulation and psychological capital of male substanece abusers referred to addiction treatment centers in Kerman.

Clinical trial with 2 experimental groups: interpersonal psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy and a control group, Double blind, randomized using random number table and concealment (numbered, sealed and opaque envelopes) And has a volume of 75 people.

This double-blind clinical trial was performed in the field of substance abuse and in addiction treatment centers in Kerman. At first, a center (Moein center) was randomly selected. Then, 75 participants in this center were randomly selected using a random number table, and randomly and concealed (numbered, sealed and opaque envelopes) using a random number table by an individual Unaware of the objectives of the research, they were assigned into two experimental groups and a control group.

Admission Requirements: Being a substance abuser based on Diagnostic and Statistical Criteria for Mental Disorders Version 5, absence of severe mental disorder, having a minimum education of primary school level, and willingness to participate in research. Exclusion criteria: Absence of more than two sessions and unwillingness to continue participating in the research.

Interpersonal psychotherapy training package according to the book "Interpersonal psychotherapy A quick guide for the therapist", Author: Mirna Weiss Man et al., Translator: Mehdi Dadashi et al. (2012) For the experimental group a, "Carl Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training Package" for Experimental Group b, the control group won't receive any intervention.

Alexithymia scores; Emotional regulation scores and psychological capital scores.

To conduct this research, first a list of addiction treatment centers was prepared. Then, a center was selected for research using a simple random method (lottery) based on the names of the centers, by a person who was not aware of the objectives of the project. this person will randomly select 75 of the center's clients using a random number table. Again in a simple random method, using a random number table and a concealment method (numbered, sealed and opaque envelopes), this person will assign the participants into experimental and control groups.

Participants in the experimental group will not aware about the control group. They will also initially be unaware of which group they belong to. Questionnaires will be completed under the supervision of an individual unaware of the objectives of the research. The analyzer is only aware of the hypotheses, and the data will be provided to him with sufficient supervision.

All documents of this study include: information about the main outcomes of the study, statistical analysis map, informed consent form and clinical study report, in a file entitled: "Comparison of the effectiveness of interpersonal psychotherapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy on alexithymia, emotional regulation and psychological capital in substance abusers", can be shared.

The start of the access period is 6 months after the results are published.

Researchers working in academic and scientific institutions as well as officials of addiction treatment centers can apply for the file.

Those who receive this file can use the data and results in addiction treatment centers and conduct research.

Applicants can send their application to the e-mail address: ali.saeedi1352@yahoo.com to receive the documents.

Send your request to receive the research documentation file to the e-mail: ali.saeedi1352@yahoo.com. after reviewing, the requested documents and data will be sent to your e-mail within 72 hours.