Adolescents With Substance Use DisorderNCT07597447
The Impact of Trauma-Informed Sports-Based Intervention on Emotion Regulation, Self-Esteem, and Peer Relationships in Adolescents With Substance Use Disorder
A study testing The Trauma-Informed Sport-Based Intervention Program in people with Adolescents With Substance Use Disorder, run by Neslihan Lok at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study was aimed to investigate the effects of a trauma-informed sports-based intervention on emotion regulation, self-esteem, and peer relationships in adolescents with substance use disorder. The research hypotheses of this study are as follows: 1. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 14 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Adolescents With Substance Use Disorder
- What is being tested?
- The Trauma-Informed Sport-Based Intervention Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2025to 10 Feb 2026
- 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 14 to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- receiving treatment at ÇEMATEM,
- aged 14-18 years,
- diagnosed with substance use disorder,
- scoring ≤54 on the emotion regulation scale,
- having sufficient cognitive capacity for communication,
- willingness to participate.
Who cannot join
- presence of neurological, sensory, or physical impairments,
- severe psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., psychotic disorders),
- clinical conditions preventing participation.
- Participants who missed at least two sessions of the intervention were excluded.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Child and Adolescent Alcohol and Substance Addiction Treatment Center (ÇEMATEM)
Ankara, 06000
About this study
Official title: The Impact of Trauma-Informed Sports-Based Intervention on Emotion Regulation, Self-Esteem, and Peer Relationships in Adolescents With Substance Use Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study was aimed to investigate the effects of a trauma-informed sports-based intervention on emotion regulation, self-esteem, and peer relationships in adolescents with substance use disorder. The research hypotheses of this study are as follows: 1. Adolescents with substance use disorder who receive the trauma-informed sports-based intervention will exhibit statistically higher emotion regulation skills compared to those in the control group. 2. Adolescents with substance use disorder who receive the trauma-informed sports-based intervention will exhibit statistically higher levels of self-esteem compared to those in the control group. 3. Adolescents with substance use disorder who receive the trauma-informed sports-based intervention will exhibit statistically improved peer relationships compared to those in the control group. The study hypothesizes that participation in a trauma-informed sports-based intervention will lead to enhancement on emotion regulation, self-esteem, and peer relationships in adolescents with substance use disorder. Researchers were compared the trauma-informed sports-based intervention to a control group (no intervention) to see if the trauma-informed sports-based intervention works on femotion regulation, self-esteem, and peer relationships in adolescents with substance use disorder. Intervention group participants were:
attended the trauma-informed sports-based intervention, 8-week period, with sessions held five days a week, consisting of three days of psychoeducation and two days of sports-based practice, each lasting 45-60 minutes, at a municipally affiliated Child and Adolescent Alcohol and Substance Addiction Treatment Center (ÇEMATEM).
Read the detailed description
The study was conducted with adolescents aged 14-18 with substance use disorder in a ÇEMATEM, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 147 adolescents with substance use disorder were included in the study. These individuals were randomly assigned to two groups: intervention and control groups. Pre-test data were collected in a quiet room at the ÇEMATEM by researches between November 15 and 20, 2025 from both the intervention and control groups using the "Personal Information Form", "Emotion Regulation Scale for Adolescents", "Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale" and "Peer Relationships Scale" on a self-report basis. The Trauma-Informed Sports-Based Intervention was administered to the intervention group between November 2025 and January 2026 for 8 weeks, five days a week, consisting of three days of psychoeducation and two days of sports-based practice, in sessions lasting 45-60 minutes each. At the end of the Trauma-Informed Sports-Based Intervention, both the intervention and control groups were administered the "Emotion Regulation Scale for Adolescents", "Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale" and "Peer Relationships Scale" as a post-test on January, 2026. The control group received no intervention during the 8-week program.
- Conditions
- Adolescents With Substance Use Disorder
- Being tested
- The Trauma-Informed Sport-Based Intervention Program
- Keywords
- Substance-Related Disorders, Adolescent, Trauma-Informed Care, Exercise Therapy, Emotion Regulation, Self-Esteem, Peer Relationships
- Medical subject headings
- Substance-Related Disorders, Emotional Regulation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
The Trauma-Informed Sport-Based Intervention ProgramBehavioural
The Trauma-Informed Sport-Based Intervention Program
The program was structured according to trauma-informed care principles and aimed to enhance emotion regulation, self-esteem, and peer relationships. It integrated cognitive behavioral psychoeducation with sport-based activities. The intervention was conducted five days a week (Psychoeducation sessions were conducted three days per week, while sport-based activities were implemented two days per week), each session lasting 45-60 minutes, over 8 weeks. The program consisted of four core components:
(1) Emotion regulation and anger management: Developing skills to recognize, express, and regulate emotions. (2) Behavioral (social skills): Enhancing peer relationships, empathy, and communication skills. (3) Cognitive component: Increasing self-awareness and restructuring maladaptive thoughts. (4) Sport-based component: Cooperative games, rhythmic exercises, coordination activities, and body awareness practices.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | The intervention group was a group of 60 people consisting of adolescents with substance use disorder who followed the 8-week the Trauma-Informed Sports-Based Intervention. Receives: Behavioral: The Trauma-Informed Sport-Based Intervention Program |
| Control Group | No intervention | The control group consisted of 60 adolescents with substance use disorder who did not receive any intervention for 8 weeks. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Emotion regulation total mean score
Emotion regulation was assessed using the Emotion Regulation Scale for Adolescents, multidimensional structure assessing various aspects of emotion regulation processes. Total scores range from 18 to 90, with higher scores indicate greater difficulties in emotion regulation.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of the trauma-informed sports-based intervention at 8 weeks.
Self-esteem total mean score
Self-esteem was assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, consists of 10 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-esteem. In the Turkish validity and reliability study of the scale, scores of 0-1 were classified as high self-esteem, scores of 2-4 as moderate self-esteem, and scores of 5-6 as low self-esteem.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of the trauma-informed sports-based intervention at 8 weeks.
Peer Relationships total mean score
Peer Relationships was assessed using the Peer Relationships Scale, the final version of the scale consists of 22 items across five subscales: Companionship, Conflict, Help, Protection, and Closeness. Total scores range from 1 to 5, with Scores are calculated as the mean of total or subscale scores, with higher scores indicating better peer relationship quality.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of the trauma-informed sports-based intervention at 8 weeks.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 May 2026
- Study start15 Nov 2025
- Primary completion10 Jan 2026
- Study completion10 Feb 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Adolescents With Substance Use DisorderStudies 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This study was a randomized controlled trial with pre-test and post-test control groups.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Neslihan Lok
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Neslihan Lok, Selcuk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07597447
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SelcukU-GUzun-004
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 13 May 2026
- Last updated
- 5 Jun 2026
- 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 5 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of Trauma-Informed Sports-Based Intervention on Emotion Regulation, Self-Esteem, and Peer Relationships in Adolescents With Substance Use Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07597447
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SelcukU-GUzun-004
- Conditions
- Adolescents With Substance Use Disorder
- Keywords
- Substance-Related Disorders, Adolescent, Trauma-Informed Care, Exercise Therapy, Emotion Regulation, Self-Esteem, Peer Relationships
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Neslihan LokUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Feb 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 May 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 was aimed to investigate the effects of a trauma-informed sports-based intervention on emotion regulation, self-esteem, and peer relationships in adolescents with substance use disorder. The research hypotheses of this study are as follows: 1. Adolescents with substance use disorder who receive the trauma-informed sports-based intervention will exhibit statistically higher emotion regulation skills compared to those in the control group. 2. Adolescents with substance use disorder who receive the trauma-informed sports-based intervention will exhibit statistically higher levels of self-esteem compared to those in the control group. 3. Adolescents with substance use disorder who receive the trauma-informed sports-based intervention will exhibit statistically improved peer relationships compared to those in the control group. The study hypothesizes that participation in a trauma-informed sports-based intervention will lead to enhancement on emotion regulation, self-esteem, and peer relationships in adolescents with substance use disorder. Researchers were compared the trauma-informed sports-based intervention to a control group (no intervention) to see if the trauma-informed sports-based intervention works on femotion regulation, self-esteem, and peer relationships in adolescents with substance use disorder. Intervention group participants were:
attended the trauma-informed sports-based intervention, 8-week period, with sessions held five days a week, consisting of three days of psychoeducation and two days of sports-based practice, each lasting 45-60 minutes, at a municipally affiliated Child and Adolescent Alcohol and Substance Addiction Treatment Center (ÇEMATEM).
Detailed description
The study was conducted with adolescents aged 14-18 with substance use disorder in a ÇEMATEM, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 147 adolescents with substance use disorder were included in the study. These individuals were randomly assigned to two groups: intervention and control groups. Pre-test data were collected in a quiet room at the ÇEMATEM by researches between November 15 and 20, 2025 from both the intervention and control groups using the "Personal Information Form", "Emotion Regulation Scale for Adolescents", "Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale" and "Peer Relationships Scale" on a self-report basis. The Trauma-Informed Sports-Based Intervention was administered to the intervention group between November 2025 and January 2026 for 8 weeks, five days a week, consisting of three days of psychoeducation and two days of sports-based practice, in sessions lasting 45-60 minutes each. At the end of the Trauma-Informed Sports-Based Intervention, both the intervention and control groups were administered the "Emotion Regulation Scale for Adolescents", "Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale" and "Peer Relationships Scale" as a post-test on January, 2026. The control group received no intervention during the 8-week program.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This study was a randomized controlled trial with pre-test and post-test control groups.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: The Trauma-Informed Sport-Based Intervention ProgramThe intervention group was a group of 60 people consisting of adolescents with substance use disorder who followed the 8-week the Trauma-Informed Sports-Based Intervention. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –The control group consisted of 60 adolescents with substance use disorder who did not receive any intervention for 8 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 14 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- receiving treatment at ÇEMATEM,
- aged 14-18 years,
- diagnosed with substance use disorder,
- scoring ≤54 on the emotion regulation scale,
- having sufficient cognitive capacity for communication,
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- presence of neurological, sensory, or physical impairments,
- severe psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., psychotic disorders),
- clinical conditions preventing participation.
- Participants who missed at least two sessions of the intervention were excluded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Trauma-Informed Sport-Based Intervention ProgramThe Trauma-Informed Sport-Based Intervention Program The program was structured according to trauma-informed care principles and aimed to enhance emotion regulation, self-esteem, and peer relationships. It integrated cognitive behavioral psychoeducation with sport-based activities. The intervention was conducted five days a week (Psychoeducation sessions were conducted three days per week, while sport-based activities were implemented two days per week), each session lasting 45-60 minutes, over 8 weeks. The program consisted of four core components: (1) Emotion regulation and anger management: Developing skills to recognize, express, and regulate emotions. (2) Behavioral (social skills): Enhancing peer relationships, empathy, and communication skills. (3) Cognitive component: Increasing self-awareness and restructuring maladaptive thoughts. (4) Sport-based component: Cooperative games, rhythmic exercises, coordination activities, and body awareness practices. | Behavioural | Intervention |
Primary outcome
Emotion regulation total mean score
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the trauma-informed sports-based intervention at 8 weeks.
Emotion regulation was assessed using the Emotion Regulation Scale for Adolescents, multidimensional structure assessing various aspects of emotion regulation processes. Total scores range from 18 to 90, with higher scores indicate greater difficulties in emotion regulation.
Self-esteem total mean score
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the trauma-informed sports-based intervention at 8 weeks.
Self-esteem was assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, consists of 10 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-esteem. In the Turkish validity and reliability study of the scale, scores of 0-1 were classified as high self-esteem, scores of 2-4 as moderate self-esteem, and scores of 5-6 as low self-esteem.
Peer Relationships total mean score
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the trauma-informed sports-based intervention at 8 weeks.
Peer Relationships was assessed using the Peer Relationships Scale, the final version of the scale consists of 22 items across five subscales: Companionship, Conflict, Help, Protection, and Closeness. Total scores range from 1 to 5, with Scores are calculated as the mean of total or subscale scores, with higher scores indicating better peer relationship quality.
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 5 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing The Trauma-Informed Sport-Based Intervention Program in people with Adolescents With Substance Use Disorder, run by Neslihan Lok 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 6 inclusion and 4 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 5 Jun 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?
Emotion regulation total mean score (time frame: From enrollment to the end of the trauma-informed sports-based intervention at 8 weeks.). The study lists 3 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 5 Jun 2026.