Psycho-educational Programو Climate Change Distressو Risk Perception, Older AdultsNCT05746026
Effectiveness of Psycho-educational Program on Climate Change Distress and Risk Perception Among Older Adults.
A study testing Psycho-educational Program in people with Psycho-educational Programو Climate Change Distressو Risk Perception, Older Adults, run by Alexandria University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Research design The study followed a quasi-experimental study with two groups (study and control group) with a pre-test and post-test. Setting: This study was conducted at three elderly clubs at Damanhour city, El-Behaira Governorate, Egypt. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Psycho-educational Programو Climate Change Distressو Risk Perception, Older Adults
- What is being tested?
- Psycho-educational Program
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 5 Mar 2022to 1 Feb 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged 60 years and above.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Did not have malignancies or psychiatric diseases.
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Research design The study followed a quasi-experimental study with two groups (study and control group) with a pre-test and post-test.
Setting:
This study was conducted at three elderly clubs at Damanhour city, El-Behaira Governorate, Egypt. These clubs are affiliated to the Ministry of Social Solidarity, Egypt namely Ahbab Allah, Alfady, and Alrabie Clubs. These clubs opens seven days per week from 9 am to 12 pm. The total attendance rate of older adults in these clubs amounted to 213; 93 older adults in Alfady Club, 70 in Ahbab Allah Club and 50 older adults in Alrabie Club.
Read the detailed description
- An Official letter from the Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University was directed to the director of the Ministry of Social Solidarity in El -Behira governorate to obtain permission to conduct the study, then to the directors of the three elderly clubs in Damanhour city to obtain their approval to carry out the study.
- A Socio-Demographic Data and clinical Structured Interview Schedule (tool II) was developed by the researchers based on review of related literature. The Arabic version of tool I (Mini-Mental State Examination) and tool IV (Risk Perception Scale) were used in this study.
- The study subjects who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were interviewed individually in the garden of the clubs in order to collect the necessary data (tool I, II, III, and IV). Then, the researcher interviewed the clients in group composed of 8 older adults to implement program. Each session taken about 30-45 minutes.
- Being tested
- Psycho-educational Program
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Psycho-educational ProgramBehavioural
This program consisted of five (5) sessions during two weeks.
- Session 1: introduction and basic information about Climate Change
- Session 2: causes and factors that contribute to climate change by humans and nature
- Session 3: explain climate change risks, describe and explain the impact of climate change on elder health and well-being.
- Session 4: teaching proper behaviors that contribute the most to climate-driving emissions.
- Session 5: learning how adapting and coping with climate change. Adaptation includes a range of coping actions that individuals may take, as well as psychological processes (e.g. emotion management, problem solving, and cognitive reframing responses) that influence reactions to (and preparations for) adverse impacts of climate change, including chronic environmental conditions and extreme events.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| STUDY GROUP | Experimental | • The study subjects who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were interviewed individually in the garden of the clubs in order to collect the necessary data (tool I, II, III, and IV). Then, the researcher interviewed the clients in group composed of 8 older adults to implement the Psycho-educational Program . Each session taken about 30-45 minutes. Receives: Behavioral: Psycho-educational Program |
| Control group | Active comparator | Control group exposed to the usual routine care Receives: Behavioral: Psycho-educational Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Climate Change Distress and Impairment Scale (CC-DIS):
It was developed by Hepp et al., (2022) to assesses level of different types of affect in response to climate (Anger, Anxiety, and Sadness) in addition, climate change impairment (CCI) that cover general, social, and work related impairment. It consists of 23 items with 9 statements (3, 5, 7, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, and 21) from the scale are negatively stated and reversely scored. Factor analysis of the scale yielded four factors. Factor I consist of 5 statements (1, 4, 7, 10, and 13) describing anger. Factor II consisting of 5 statements (2, 5, 8, 11, and 15) that measure anxiety. Factor III, consisting of 5 statements (3, 6, 9, 12, and 14) is related to sadness, and finally 8 statements measure impairment.
Measured: 2 weeks
Risk Perception Scale:
The scale was adapted from van der Linden (2015) who based his measurements on previous work by Bord et al. (2000) and Leiserowitz (2006). It was translated into Arabic language by Elshirbiny (2018) and proved to be valid.
The scale comprises 8 statements. In the first question respondents were asked to rate how likely they thought it was that they would personally experience serious threats to their wellbeing. The second question asked how likely it was that climate change would have harmful long-term impacts on society. The two questions used a 7-point scale ranging from very unlikely (1) to very likely (7). The following four questions asked the respondents to rate how serious a threat climate change was to the natural environment, how serious the current impacts of climate change around the world were, and how serious the threat of climate change was to them personally and to Egypt. A 7-point scale was used ranging from not serious at all (1) to very serious (7).
Measured: 2 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Feb 2023
- Study start5 Mar 2022
- Primary completion5 Mar 2022
- Study completion1 Feb 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Psycho-educational Programو Climate Change Distressو Risk Perception, Older AdultsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Alexandria UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- * Session 1: introduction and basic information about Climate Change: the researcher was describing the significance of the intended educational program sessions as well as the expected aims to be met. * Session 3: explain climate change risks, describe and explain the impact of climate change on elder health and well-being. These consequences obviously include biological impacts and hazards to physical health and to human, also direct and indirect psychological and interpersonal impacts of climate change. * Session 4: teaching proper behaviors that contribute the most to climate-driving emissions. * Session 5: learning how adapting and coping with climate change. Adaptation includes a range of coping actions that individuals may take, as well as psychological processes
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Alexandria University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mahmoud Khedr, Alexandria University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05746026
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1522023
- Status last verified
- Feb 2023
- First submitted
- 17 Feb 2023
- Last updated
- 27 Feb 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Feb 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Psycho-educational Program on Climate Change Distress and Risk Perception Among Older Adults.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05746026
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1522023
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Alexandria UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 5 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Feb 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Feb 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Research design The study followed a quasi-experimental study with two groups (study and control group) with a pre-test and post-test.
Setting:
This study was conducted at three elderly clubs at Damanhour city, El-Behaira Governorate, Egypt. These clubs are affiliated to the Ministry of Social Solidarity, Egypt namely Ahbab Allah, Alfady, and Alrabie Clubs. These clubs opens seven days per week from 9 am to 12 pm. The total attendance rate of older adults in these clubs amounted to 213; 93 older adults in Alfady Club, 70 in Ahbab Allah Club and 50 older adults in Alrabie Club.
Detailed description
- An Official letter from the Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University was directed to the director of the Ministry of Social Solidarity in El -Behira governorate to obtain permission to conduct the study, then to the directors of the three elderly clubs in Damanhour city to obtain their approval to carry out the study.
- A Socio-Demographic Data and clinical Structured Interview Schedule (tool II) was developed by the researchers based on review of related literature. The Arabic version of tool I (Mini-Mental State Examination) and tool IV (Risk Perception Scale) were used in this study.
- The study subjects who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were interviewed individually in the garden of the clubs in order to collect the necessary data (tool I, II, III, and IV). Then, the researcher interviewed the clients in group composed of 8 older adults to implement program. Each session taken about 30-45 minutes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- * Session 1: introduction and basic information about Climate Change: the researcher was describing the significance of the intended educational program sessions as well as the expected aims to be met. * Session 3: explain climate change risks, describe and explain the impact of climate change on elder health and well-being. These consequences obviously include biological impacts and hazards to physical health and to human, also direct and indirect psychological and interpersonal impacts of climate change. * Session 4: teaching proper behaviors that contribute the most to climate-driving emissions. * Session 5: learning how adapting and coping with climate change. Adaptation includes a range of coping actions that individuals may take, as well as psychological processes
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| STUDY GROUP | Experimental | Behavioral: Psycho-educational Program• The study subjects who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were interviewed individually in the garden of the clubs in order to collect the necessary data (tool I, II, III, and IV). Then, the researcher interviewed the clients in group composed of 8 older adults to implement the Psycho-educational Program . Each session taken about 30-45 minutes. |
| Control group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Psycho-educational ProgramControl group exposed to the usual routine care |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Aged 60 years and above.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Did not have malignancies or psychiatric diseases.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Psycho-educational ProgramThis program consisted of five (5) sessions during two weeks. * Session 1: introduction and basic information about Climate Change * Session 2: causes and factors that contribute to climate change by humans and nature * Session 3: explain climate change risks, describe and explain the impact of climate change on elder health and well-being. * Session 4: teaching proper behaviors that contribute the most to climate-driving emissions. * Session 5: learning how adapting and coping with climate change. Adaptation includes a range of coping actions that individuals may take, as well as psychological processes (e.g. emotion management, problem solving, and cognitive reframing responses) that influence reactions to (and preparations for) adverse impacts of climate change, including chronic environmental conditions and extreme events. | Behavioural | Control group, STUDY GROUP |
Primary outcome
Climate Change Distress and Impairment Scale (CC-DIS):
Time frame: 2 weeks
It was developed by Hepp et al., (2022) to assesses level of different types of affect in response to climate (Anger, Anxiety, and Sadness) in addition, climate change impairment (CCI) that cover general, social, and work related impairment. It consists of 23 items with 9 statements (3, 5, 7, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, and 21) from the scale are negatively stated and reversely scored. Factor analysis of the scale yielded four factors. Factor I consist of 5 statements (1, 4, 7, 10, and 13) describing anger. Factor II consisting of 5 statements (2, 5, 8, 11, and 15) that measure anxiety. Factor III, consisting of 5 statements (3, 6, 9, 12, and 14) is related to sadness, and finally 8 statements measure impairment.
Risk Perception Scale:
Time frame: 2 weeks
The scale was adapted from van der Linden (2015) who based his measurements on previous work by Bord et al. (2000) and Leiserowitz (2006). It was translated into Arabic language by Elshirbiny (2018) and proved to be valid. The scale comprises 8 statements. In the first question respondents were asked to rate how likely they thought it was that they would personally experience serious threats to their wellbeing. The second question asked how likely it was that climate change would have harmful long-term impacts on society. The two questions used a 7-point scale ranging from very unlikely (1) to very likely (7). The following four questions asked the respondents to rate how serious a threat climate change was to the natural environment, how serious the current impacts of climate change around the world were, and how serious the threat of climate change was to them personally and to Egypt. A 7-point scale was used ranging from not serious at all (1) to very serious (7).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Feb 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Psycho-educational Program in people with Psycho-educational Programو Climate Change Distressو Risk Perception, Older Adults, run by Alexandria University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Feb 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Climate Change Distress and Impairment Scale (CC-DIS): (time frame: 2 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Feb 2023.