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Comparing the effectiveness of spirituality therapy and mindfulness-based therapy on the meaning of life, basic psychological needs, and religious beliefs in female adolescents in high school.

Protocol summary

Study aim
Comparing the effectiveness of spirituality therapy and mindfulness-based therapy on the meaning of life, basic psychological needs, and religious beliefs in female adolescents in high school
Design
A controlled, unblinded, cluster-randomized clinical trial on 45 patients. The rand function of Excel software was used for randomization.
Settings and conduct
The research sample was selected in such a way that 5 schools were selected from among the secondary school girls in Ahvaz using the cluster sampling method. Then, three classes were selected from these schools. After that, 45 students who met the inclusion criteria were selected from these students. Then, 15 students were randomly assigned to three groups: spirituality therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and control.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria for the study include: 1. Informed and voluntary willingness to participate in the study 2. Age range 16 to 18 years Exclusion criteria for the study: 1- Presence of concurrent mental disorders, psychosis spectrum disorders, and substance abuse 2- Participation in other psychotherapy sessions 3- Not being under medication
Intervention groups
The research sample was selected in such a way that 5 schools were selected from among the secondary school girls in Ahvaz using the cluster sampling method. Then, three classes were selected from these schools. After that, 45 students who met the inclusion criteria were selected from these students. Then, 15 students were randomly assigned to three groups: spirituality therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and control. Delavar (2016) believes that a sample size of 15 students per group is sufficient to obtain valid results in experimental and semi-experimental studies.
Main outcome variables
Spirituality therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, meaning of life, basic psychological needs, and religious beliefs

General information

Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT20250724066621N1
Registration date: 2025-08-22, 1404/05/31
Registration timing: registered_while_recruiting

Last update: 2025-08-22, 1404/05/31
Update count: 0
Registration date
2025-08-22, 1404/05/31
Registrant information
Name
Fatemeh Shakibapoor
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 61 3333 3333
Email address
shakibafati2024@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2025-08-22, 1404/05/31
Expected recruitment end date
2025-09-16, 1404/06/25
Actual recruitment start date
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Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
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Scientific title
Comparing the effectiveness of spirituality therapy and mindfulness-based therapy on the meaning of life, basic psychological needs, and religious beliefs in female adolescents in high school.
Public title
Comparing the effectiveness of spirituality therapy and mindfulness-based therapy on the meaning of life, basic psychological needs, and religious beliefs in female adolescents in high school.
Purpose
Education/Guidance
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Informed and voluntary willingness to participate in the research Age range 16 to 18 years No severe psychological disorders
Exclusion criteria:
Absence of more than two sessions Participation in other psychotherapy sessions Unwillingness to continue treatment Not being under medication
Age
From 16 years old to 18 years old
Gender
Female
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size: 45
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
The research sample was selected by selecting 5 secondary school girls using cluster sampling method. Then, three classes were selected from these schools. After that, 45 students who met the inclusion criteria were selected from these students. Then, 15 students were randomly assigned to three groups: spirituality therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and control. Delavar (2016) believes that a sample size of 15 students per group is sufficient to obtain valid results in experimental and semi-experimental research.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Other
Other design features

Secondary Ids

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Ethics committees

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Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University of Ahvaz Branch
Street address
Unit 2, No. 15, Gol Narges Complex, Phase 2 of Padadshahr
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6187756739
Approval date
2025-02-27, 1403/12/09
Ethics committee reference number
IR.IAU.AHVAZ.REC.1403.493

Health conditions studied

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Description of health condition studied
Basic psychological needs and religious beliefs
ICD-10 code
F88
ICD-10 code description
Other disorders of psychological development

Primary outcomes

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Description
The present study is an applied research in terms of its purpose and its design will be a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test with a control group and a three-month follow-up. For this purpose, a pre-test-post-test-follow-up experimental design with a control group will be used. The study was conducted with three groups (spiritual therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and control group). Before the start of the experiment, questionnaires will be administered to the participants of all three groups. Two experimental groups will undergo group therapy, and during this period, the control group will receive the same treatment. After the treatment periods are completed, a post-test will be administered, and after three months from the last treatment session, the questionnaires will be administered to the participants for the third time (follow-up phase). In the spirituality therapy protocol, individuals in one of the experimental groups in this study will undergo spirituality therapy (Richard et al., 2007) for 8 sessions (one 90-minute session per week). In the mindfulness-based therapy protocol, individuals in one of the experimental groups will undergo mindfulness-based therapy training sessions (Segal et al., 2002) for 8 sessions (one 90-minute session each week). The sessions were scheduled in the afternoons with prior coordination so as not to interfere with the students' curriculum. All sessions were conducted by two different therapists trained in the two approaches. The control group remained on the waiting list and received a training session after the study was completed to comply with ethical principles.
Timepoint
In the spirituality therapy protocol, individuals in one of the experimental groups in this study will undergo spirituality therapy for 8 sessions (one 90-minute session per week) (Richard et al., 2007). In the mindfulness-based therapy protocol, individuals in one of the experimental groups will undergo mindfulness-based therapy training sessions for 8 sessions (one 90-minute session per week) (Segal et al., 2002).
Method of measurement
The research tools will include: the Meaning of Life Questionnaire by Steger et al. (2006), the Basic Psychological Needs Questionnaire (BSNQ) by Gardy et al. (2000), and the Glock and Stark Religious Beliefs Questionnaire (1965).

Secondary outcomes

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Intervention groups

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Description
Intervention group: The research sample was selected by selecting 5 secondary school girls using cluster sampling method. Then, three classes were selected from these schools. After that, 45 students who met the inclusion criteria were selected from these students. Then, 15 students were randomly assigned to three groups: spirituality therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and control. After forming the groups, the subjects were led to special rooms and given questionnaires to measure variables as a pre-test. They were assured that their answers would remain confidential. They were asked to answer the questions confidently and honestly. In the spirituality therapy protocol, individuals in one of the experimental groups in this study underwent spirituality therapy for 8 sessions (one 90-minute session per week) (Richard et al., 2007). In the mindfulness-based therapy protocol, individuals in one of the experimental groups underwent mindfulness-based therapy training sessions (Segal et al., 2002) for 8 sessions (one 90-minute session per week). After completing the treatment period, the experimental group was re-assessed using questionnaires that measured variables as a post-test and finally, one month after the post-test, they were re-assessed .
Category
Treatment - Other

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Description
Control group: The research sample was selected by selecting 5 secondary school girls using cluster sampling method. Then, three classes were selected from these schools. After that, 45 students who met the inclusion criteria were selected from these students. Then, 15 students were randomly assigned to three groups: spirituality therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and control. After forming the groups, the subjects were led to special rooms and given questionnaires to measure variables as a pre-test and were assured that their answers would remain confidential. They were asked to answer the questions confidently and honestly. No intervention was performed for the control group. However, to prevent threats to the internal validity of the test, an intervention was administered to them after the end of the study. After the end of the treatment period, the control group was re-assessed with questionnaires to measure variables as a post-test and finally, after one month of the post-test, they were re-assessed.
Category
Treatment - Other

Recruitment centers

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Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Girls' secondary schools
Full name of responsible person
Fatemeh Shakibapour
Street address
Unit 2, No. 15, Gol Narges Complex, Phase 2 of Padadshahr
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6187756739
Phone
+98 61 3333 3333
Email
shakibafati2024@gmail.com

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Pezhman Taghipour Birgani
Street address
Opposite Keshavarz Street, Farhang Shahr, Golestan Highway
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6134937333
Phone
+98 61 3316 3394
Email
p_taghipour@iauahvaz.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Islamic Azad University
Proportion provided by this source
10
Public or private sector
Private
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
Fatemeh Shakibapour
Position
Master's student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
Unit 2, No. 15, Gol Narges Complex, Phase 2 of Padadshahr
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6187756739
Phone
+98 61 3333 3333
Email
shakibafati2024@gmail.com

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Fatemeh Shakibapour
Position
Master's student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
Unit 2, No. 15, Gol Narges Complex, Phase 2 of Padadshahr
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6187756739
Phone
+98 61 3333 3333
Email
shakibafati2024@gmail.com

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Fatemeh Shakibapour
Position
Master's student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
Unit 2, No. 15, Gol Narges Complex, Phase 2 of Padadshahr
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6187756739
Phone
+98 61 3333 3333
Email
shakibafati2024@gmail.com

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
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Statistical Analysis Plan
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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
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Data Dictionary
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