Parental StressNCT07550283
Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation for Parents of Children With Special Needs
A study testing Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation Program in people with Parental Stress and Stigma, run by Yuzuncu Yil University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of a bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program on parenting stress and parental stigma among parents of children with special needs. The program is designed to provide emotional support, reduce caregiving-related stress, and decrease feelings of shame or self-blame linked… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Parental Stress, Stigma
- What is being tested?
- Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 10 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 20 Dec 2024to 30 May 2025
- 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 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Parent or legal guardian of a child diagnosed with special needs (e.g., developmental disability, autism, chronic illness).
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Willing to participate in a bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program.
- Able to read and understand the language used in the intervention materials.
- Provides informed consent to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Currently receiving structured psychological therapy for parenting stress or parental stigma.
- Has a diagnosed severe mental health condition (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) that may interfere with participation.
- Inability to attend scheduled intervention sessions.
- Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding the study materials.
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effects of a Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation Program on the Parenting Perception of Parents of Children With Special Needs
This study aims to investigate the effects of a bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program on parenting stress and parental stigma among parents of children with special needs. The program is designed to provide emotional support, reduce caregiving-related stress, and decrease feelings of shame or self-blame linked to stigma. We will compare the results of parents who participate in the program with those who do not, to evaluate whether the program improves psychological well-being and parenting perceptions.
Read the detailed description
Parents of children with special needs often experience high levels of emotional and physical stress due to the unique caregiving demands placed upon them. In addition to this stress, many parents struggle with feelings of shame, self-blame, and social isolation linked to stigma-both from society and internalized beliefs. These challenges can negatively affect their mental health, parenting confidence, and overall well-being.
This study investigates whether a psychoeducation program based on bibliotherapy-a therapeutic approach that uses storytelling and literature to promote emotional healing-can provide meaningful support to parents in these circumstances. The program involves specially selected books and guided discussions that encourage reflection, self-awareness, and emotional expression, helping parents better cope with their experiences.
The study is a single group pre-post test trial conducted with parents of children diagnosed with special needs. Participants are selected based on their voluntary. The program consists of a series of structured sessions that combine reading materials with group discussions and psychoeducational content delivered by trained professionals.
The main outcomes assessed in the study include:
Parenting Stress: The level of stress related specifically to the role of being a parent.
Parental Stigma: Feelings of shame, guilt, or self-judgment related to societal or internalized stigma.
Validated scales and questionnaires are used to measure these outcomes before and after the intervention. The study aims to demonstrate that the bibliotherapy-based approach can reduce stress and stigma while supporting healthier self-perception in parents.
By integrating literature into emotional support, this project seeks to offer a creative, accessible, and culturally adaptable method for improving the well-being of parents of children with special needs.
- Conditions
- Parental Stress, Stigma
- Being tested
- Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation Program
- Keywords
- Bibliotherapy, Psychoeducation, Parenting Stress, Parental Stigma, Special Needs Children
- Medical subject headings
- Social Stigma
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation ProgramOther
This intervention is a structured, bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program specifically designed for parents of children with special needs. Unlike traditional psychoeducation, this program integrates selected literary materials such as short stories, narratives, and reflective texts to facilitate emotional expression, self-reflection, and shared discussion. The program is delivered in group sessions led by a trained mental health professional and includes guided reading, interactive discussions, and coping strategy exercises. The focus is on reducing parenting stress and internalized stigma while improving self-perception in the parenting role. No pharmacological treatment or standard educational content is included in this intervention, making it distinct from other clinical or therapeutic programs.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group - Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation | Experimental | This arm includes all study participants who receive the bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program. The intervention consists of a series of structured group sessions facilitated by a trained mental health professional. Each session incorporates selected literary readings (e.g., stories, narratives, reflective texts) followed by guided group discussions, emotional processing activities, and coping strategy exercises. The program aims to reduce parenting stress, lessen internalized stigma, and enhance positive self-perception of parenting. No control or comparison arm is used in this single-group, pretest-posttest design. Receives: Other: Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Parental Stigma Level
Parental stigma, including self-blame and shame related to having a child with special needs, will be measured using a validated instrument (e.g., Parental Stigma Scale or adapted tool). This measure assesses whether the psychoeducation program reduces perceived stigma among participating parents.
Measured: Baseline (Pretest) and immediately after completion of the intervention (Posttest)
Parenting Stress Level
The level of parenting stress will be measured using a validated scale (e.g., Parenting Stress Index - Short Form) before and after the intervention. The primary goal is to assess whether the bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program reduces parenting stress among parents of children with special needs.
Measured: Baseline (Pretest) and immediately after completion of the intervention (Posttest)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Apr 2026
- Study start20 Dec 2024
- Primary completion30 May 2025
- Study completion30 May 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Parental StressStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- This study uses a single-group, pretest-posttest interventional design. All participants receive the same intervention-a bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program designed for parents of children with special needs. Outcomes, including parenting stress and parental stigma, are measured before (pretest) and after (posttest) the intervention to evaluate changes attributable to the program.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yil University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rojinda Ucak, Yuzuncu Yil University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07550283
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024/13-36
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: A decision regarding IPD sharing has not yet been finalized.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of a Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation Program on the Parenting Perception of Parents of Children With Special Needs
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07550283
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024/13-36
- Conditions
- Parental Stress, Stigma
- Keywords
- Bibliotherapy, Psychoeducation, Parenting Stress, Parental Stigma, Special Needs Children
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yil UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 May 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Apr 2026 (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.
This study aims to investigate the effects of a bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program on parenting stress and parental stigma among parents of children with special needs. The program is designed to provide emotional support, reduce caregiving-related stress, and decrease feelings of shame or self-blame linked to stigma. We will compare the results of parents who participate in the program with those who do not, to evaluate whether the program improves psychological well-being and parenting perceptions.
Detailed description
Parents of children with special needs often experience high levels of emotional and physical stress due to the unique caregiving demands placed upon them. In addition to this stress, many parents struggle with feelings of shame, self-blame, and social isolation linked to stigma-both from society and internalized beliefs. These challenges can negatively affect their mental health, parenting confidence, and overall well-being.
This study investigates whether a psychoeducation program based on bibliotherapy-a therapeutic approach that uses storytelling and literature to promote emotional healing-can provide meaningful support to parents in these circumstances. The program involves specially selected books and guided discussions that encourage reflection, self-awareness, and emotional expression, helping parents better cope with their experiences.
The study is a single group pre-post test trial conducted with parents of children diagnosed with special needs. Participants are selected based on their voluntary. The program consists of a series of structured sessions that combine reading materials with group discussions and psychoeducational content delivered by trained professionals.
The main outcomes assessed in the study include:
Parenting Stress: The level of stress related specifically to the role of being a parent.
Parental Stigma: Feelings of shame, guilt, or self-judgment related to societal or internalized stigma.
Validated scales and questionnaires are used to measure these outcomes before and after the intervention. The study aims to demonstrate that the bibliotherapy-based approach can reduce stress and stigma while supporting healthier self-perception in parents.
By integrating literature into emotional support, this project seeks to offer a creative, accessible, and culturally adaptable method for improving the well-being of parents of children with special needs.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- This study uses a single-group, pretest-posttest interventional design. All participants receive the same intervention-a bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program designed for parents of children with special needs. Outcomes, including parenting stress and parental stigma, are measured before (pretest) and after (posttest) the intervention to evaluate changes attributable to the program.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group - Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation | Experimental | Other: Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation ProgramThis arm includes all study participants who receive the bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program. The intervention consists of a series of structured group sessions facilitated by a trained mental health professional. Each session incorporates selected literary readings (e.g., stories, narratives, reflective texts) followed by guided group discussions, emotional processing activities, and coping strategy exercises. The program aims to reduce parenting stress, lessen internalized stigma, and enhance positive self-perception of parenting. No control or comparison arm is used in this single-group, pretest-posttest design. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Parent or legal guardian of a child diagnosed with special needs (e.g., developmental disability, autism, chronic illness).
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Willing to participate in a bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program.
- Able to read and understand the language used in the intervention materials.
- Provides informed consent to participate in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Currently receiving structured psychological therapy for parenting stress or parental stigma.
- Has a diagnosed severe mental health condition (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) that may interfere with participation.
- Inability to attend scheduled intervention sessions.
- Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding the study materials.
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation ProgramThis intervention is a structured, bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program specifically designed for parents of children with special needs. Unlike traditional psychoeducation, this program integrates selected literary materials such as short stories, narratives, and reflective texts to facilitate emotional expression, self-reflection, and shared discussion. The program is delivered in group sessions led by a trained mental health professional and includes guided reading, interactive discussions, and coping strategy exercises. The focus is on reducing parenting stress and internalized stigma while improving self-perception in the parenting role. No pharmacological treatment or standard educational content is included in this intervention, making it distinct from other clinical or therapeutic programs. | Other | Intervention Group - Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation |
Primary outcome
Parental Stigma Level
Time frame: Baseline (Pretest) and immediately after completion of the intervention (Posttest)
Parental stigma, including self-blame and shame related to having a child with special needs, will be measured using a validated instrument (e.g., Parental Stigma Scale or adapted tool). This measure assesses whether the psychoeducation program reduces perceived stigma among participating parents.
Parenting Stress Level
Time frame: Baseline (Pretest) and immediately after completion of the intervention (Posttest)
The level of parenting stress will be measured using a validated scale (e.g., Parenting Stress Index - Short Form) before and after the intervention. The primary goal is to assess whether the bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program reduces parenting stress among parents of children with special needs.
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 24 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. A decision regarding IPD sharing has not yet been finalized.
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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. 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 Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation Program in people with Parental Stress and Stigma, run by Yuzuncu Yil University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 5 inclusion and 5 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 24 Apr 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Parental Stigma Level (time frame: Baseline (Pretest) and immediately after completion of the intervention (Posttest)). 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 24 Apr 2026.