Mental Health ConditionsNCT06968403
Community Emotional Intelligence Network to Address Mental Health Among Coastal Bangladeshis
A study testing Community emotional intelligence network in people with Mental Health Conditions, run by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh at 1 site in Bangladesh.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the community emotional intelligence network can improve mental health outcomes in coastal Bangladeshis affected by climate change and frequent natural disasters. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Mental Health Conditions
- What is being tested?
- Community emotional intelligence network
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 1,500 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBangladesh
- Study dates
- 12 Feb 2025to 30 Sep 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 to 50 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- - Aged 18 to 50 years
- Living in the selected study area for at least 6 months.
- Giving consent to participate in the intervention and follow-up.
Who cannot join
- Disability that hampers effective communication, either verbal or non-verbal.
- Undergoing end-stage illness depending on life-saving measures or palliative care.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the community emotional intelligence network can improve mental health outcomes in coastal Bangladeshis affected by climate change and frequent natural disasters. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Can enhancing emotional intelligence (e.g., self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, etc) improve the mental health of coastal Bangladeshis?
- Does the community emotional intelligence network increase resilience and coping strategies during climate-induced mental health crises? If there is a comparison group: NA
Read more
Participants will:
- Complete a pretested questionnaire focusing on socio-demographic characteristics, mental health impacts, and climate-change related stressors and perceptions
- Attend emotional intelligence training sessions focusing on self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and interpersonal skills
- Participate in follow-up assessments to evaluate mental health changes, emotional intelligence growth, and overall resilience
- Engage with a mobile app to facilitate communication, learning resources, and connection with other community members.
- Conditions
- Mental Health Conditions
- Being tested
- Community emotional intelligence network
- Keywords
- Emotional intelligence, Community mental health, Intervention, Bangladesh, coastal population
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Community emotional intelligence networkBehavioural
This intervention focuses on developing emotional intelligence (EI) to tackle climate change-induced mental health challenges like eco-anxiety, solastalgia, and stress from displacement and natural disasters. It is community-centered, utilizing local resources and volunteers for EI training and mental health support, unlike traditional clinical interventions that depend on centralized healthcare systems. A mobile app is integrated to facilitate communication, learning resources, and participant connections, offering remote support and continuous engagement, even during climate events like floods or cyclones. Targeting coastal communities in Bangladesh, this program addresses the mental health impacts of frequent natural disasters, saltwater intrusion, and displacement. Unlike other mental health programs, it not only treats symptoms but also builds resilience against environmental stressors, empowering communities to cope with climate-induced mental health challenges.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer and community participant | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Community emotional intelligence network |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mental Well being
The WHO-5 Well-Being Index will be used to assess mental wellbeing both before and after the intervention. This tool consists of five statements, each rated on a Likert scale ranging from 'all of the time' to 'at no time'. Responses are scored on a scale from 0 to 5, with reverse scoring applied. Participants will evaluate each statement based on their experiences over the past two weeks. The total raw score, which ranges from 0 to 25, will then be multiplied by 4 to yield the final score, where a score of 0 represents the worst possible wellbeing and 100 represents the best. A raw score below 13 indicates poor wellbeing and serves as a potential indicator for depression.
Measured: 8 weeks after completion of two-day intervention
Climate change related mental health status (Climate change anxiety scale)
Climate change-related mental health conditions of the participants will be measured by the Climate Change Anxiety Scale. It is a 22-item questionnaire on a Likert scale ranging from never to almost always. In this questionnaire, Items 1-13 constitute the climate change anxiety scale. Items 1-8 represent cognitive emotional impairment; 9-13 measure functional impairment; 14-16 measure experience of climate change; 17-22 measure behavioral engagement. This tool was culturally and linguistically validated before use. Proper permission was taken from the author for its use
Measured: 8 weeks after completion of two-day intervention
Climate change related mental health status(Solastalgia scale;part of Environmental Distress Scale)
Solastalgia was measured using the Environmental Distress Scale. This scale has previously been used to measure the feelings of loss associated with solastalgia in the aftermath of specific events that caused environmental change or destruction. The EDS includes a sub-scale that measures solastalgia using ten items with possible scores ranging from 0-40. The solastalgia subscale has been used in prior research to assess solastalgia in the aftermath of environmental damage. This tool was culturally and linguistically validated before use. Proper permission was taken from the author for its use.
Measured: 8 weeks after completion of two-day intervention
Mental Health (Depression, anxiety, stress)
The DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale - 21 items) is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess the severity of three related emotional states: depression, anxiety, and stress. It consists of 21 items, divided equally into three subscales, each containing 7 items. The depression subscale evaluates feelings of hopelessness and lack of interest, the anxiety subscale measures nervousness and physiological arousal, and the stress subscale gauges tension and irritability. Participants rate each item on a 4-point Likert scale (0-3), where higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
Measured: 8 weeks after completion of two-day intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence of the participants will be assessed by the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF). This 30-item form includes two items from each of the 15 facets of the TEIQue. Items were selected primarily based on their correlations with the corresponding total facet scores, which ensured broad coverage of the sampling domain of the construct. The -SF can be used in research designs with limited experimental time or wherein trait EI is a peripheral variable. Although it is possible to derive from it scores on the four trait EI factors, in addition to the global score, these tend to have somewhat lower internal consistencies than in the full form of the inventory. The -SF does not yield scores on the 15 trait EI facets.
Measured: 8 weeks after completion of two-day intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 May 2025
- Study start12 Feb 2025
- Primary completion31 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Sep 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mental Health ConditionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 1,500 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Grand Challenges Canada, Centre for Injury Prevention and Research Bangladesh, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, North South University, Bangladesh
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Md Atiqul Haque, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06968403
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1029
- Other IDs
- ST-POC-2312-62751
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 30 Apr 2025
- Last updated
- 13 Aug 2025
- 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 13 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Community Emotional Intelligence Network to Address Mental Health Among Coastal Bangladeshis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06968403
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1029
- Conditions
- Mental Health Conditions
- Keywords
- Emotional intelligence, Community mental health, Intervention, Bangladesh, coastal population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 1,500 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, BangladeshUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Grand Challenges Canada, Centre for Injury Prevention and Research Bangladesh, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, North South University, Bangladesh
- Study start
- 12 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 May 2025 (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.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the community emotional intelligence network can improve mental health outcomes in coastal Bangladeshis affected by climate change and frequent natural disasters. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Can enhancing emotional intelligence (e.g., self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, etc) improve the mental health of coastal Bangladeshis?
- Does the community emotional intelligence network increase resilience and coping strategies during climate-induced mental health crises? If there is a comparison group: NA
Participants will:
- Complete a pretested questionnaire focusing on socio-demographic characteristics, mental health impacts, and climate-change related stressors and perceptions
- Attend emotional intelligence training sessions focusing on self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and interpersonal skills
- Participate in follow-up assessments to evaluate mental health changes, emotional intelligence growth, and overall resilience
- Engage with a mobile app to facilitate communication, learning resources, and connection with other community members.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer and community participant | Experimental | Behavioral: Community emotional intelligence network |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- - Aged 18 to 50 years
- Living in the selected study area for at least 6 months.
- Giving consent to participate in the intervention and follow-up.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Disability that hampers effective communication, either verbal or non-verbal.
- Undergoing end-stage illness depending on life-saving measures or palliative care.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community emotional intelligence networkThis intervention focuses on developing emotional intelligence (EI) to tackle climate change-induced mental health challenges like eco-anxiety, solastalgia, and stress from displacement and natural disasters. It is community-centered, utilizing local resources and volunteers for EI training and mental health support, unlike traditional clinical interventions that depend on centralized healthcare systems. A mobile app is integrated to facilitate communication, learning resources, and participant connections, offering remote support and continuous engagement, even during climate events like floods or cyclones. Targeting coastal communities in Bangladesh, this program addresses the mental health impacts of frequent natural disasters, saltwater intrusion, and displacement. Unlike other mental health programs, it not only treats symptoms but also builds resilience against environmental stressors, empowering communities to cope with climate-induced mental health challenges. | Behavioural | Volunteer and community participant |
Primary outcome
Mental Well being
Time frame: 8 weeks after completion of two-day intervention
The WHO-5 Well-Being Index will be used to assess mental wellbeing both before and after the intervention. This tool consists of five statements, each rated on a Likert scale ranging from 'all of the time' to 'at no time'. Responses are scored on a scale from 0 to 5, with reverse scoring applied. Participants will evaluate each statement based on their experiences over the past two weeks. The total raw score, which ranges from 0 to 25, will then be multiplied by 4 to yield the final score, where a score of 0 represents the worst possible wellbeing and 100 represents the best. A raw score below 13 indicates poor wellbeing and serves as a potential indicator for depression.
Climate change related mental health status (Climate change anxiety scale)
Time frame: 8 weeks after completion of two-day intervention
Climate change-related mental health conditions of the participants will be measured by the Climate Change Anxiety Scale. It is a 22-item questionnaire on a Likert scale ranging from never to almost always. In this questionnaire, Items 1-13 constitute the climate change anxiety scale. Items 1-8 represent cognitive emotional impairment; 9-13 measure functional impairment; 14-16 measure experience of climate change; 17-22 measure behavioral engagement. This tool was culturally and linguistically validated before use. Proper permission was taken from the author for its use
Climate change related mental health status(Solastalgia scale;part of Environmental Distress Scale)
Time frame: 8 weeks after completion of two-day intervention
Solastalgia was measured using the Environmental Distress Scale. This scale has previously been used to measure the feelings of loss associated with solastalgia in the aftermath of specific events that caused environmental change or destruction. The EDS includes a sub-scale that measures solastalgia using ten items with possible scores ranging from 0-40. The solastalgia subscale has been used in prior research to assess solastalgia in the aftermath of environmental damage. This tool was culturally and linguistically validated before use. Proper permission was taken from the author for its use.
Mental Health (Depression, anxiety, stress)
Time frame: 8 weeks after completion of two-day intervention
The DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale - 21 items) is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess the severity of three related emotional states: depression, anxiety, and stress. It consists of 21 items, divided equally into three subscales, each containing 7 items. The depression subscale evaluates feelings of hopelessness and lack of interest, the anxiety subscale measures nervousness and physiological arousal, and the stress subscale gauges tension and irritability. Participants rate each item on a 4-point Likert scale (0-3), where higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
1 secondary outcome
Emotional Intelligence
Time frame: 8 weeks after completion of two-day intervention
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
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 Community emotional intelligence network in people with Mental Health Conditions, run by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh at 1 site in Bangladesh.
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 2 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: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Aug 2025. 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 Bangladesh. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Mental Well being (time frame: 8 weeks after completion of two-day intervention). The study lists 4 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 13 Aug 2025.