AbuseNCT07674056
Mindfulness-Art Therapy Intervention in Abused Adolescents
A study testing Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program in people with Abuse and Mindfulness, run by Ardakan University at 1 site in Iran.
Trial summary
Adolescence is an important stage of development when many mental health difficulties first appear. Young people who have experienced abuse are especially vulnerable, as abuse can lead to intense feelings of shame and negatively affect their body self-concept. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 18 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Abuse, Mindfulness, Art Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIran
- Study dates
- 26 Feb 2025to 29 Sep 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 12 to 18 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Having a history of abuse
- sufficient physical and cognitive ability to participate in the intervention
Who cannot join
- Having intellectual disability, developmental delay, visual or sensory motor impairments
- a diagnosed psychiatric disorder recorded in the Child Welfare Organization's files
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Iran1 site
Children and Adolescent Care Center, Isfahan Welfare Organization
Isfahan
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of the Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program on Body Self-Concept and Shame in Adolescents With a History of Abuse
Adolescence is an important stage of development when many mental health difficulties first appear. Young people who have experienced abuse are especially vulnerable, as abuse can lead to intense feelings of shame and negatively affect their body self-concept. This study explored whether a group program combining mindfulness and art therapy-called the Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program (MATG-P)-could help adolescents with a history of abuse. Mindfulness helps young people become more aware of their thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental way, while art therapy allows them to express emotions safely and creatively. Although both approaches have been used separately, their combined effect was not previously studied among vulnerable adolescents. . Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program on body self-concept and shame in adolescents with a history of abuse.
After completing the intervention and analyzing the data, it was concluded that adolescents who participated in the program showed significant improvements in how they viewed their bodies and experienced lower levels of shame compared to those who did not receive the intervention. These findings suggest that combining mindfulness and art therapy in a group setting may be an effective way to support adolescents who have experienced abuse. Overall, this study highlights the potential contribution of MATG P as a supportive intervention to improve body self-concept and reduce shame among adolescents with a history of abuse.
- Conditions
- Abuse, Mindfulness, Art Therapy
- Being tested
- Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program
- Keywords
- Mindfulness, Art Therapy, Group Intervention, Body Self Concept, Shame, Abuse
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group ProgramBehavioural
Each session of MATG-P included three components: a meditation practice of 10 to 15 minutes, a reflective art activity of 20 to 30 minutes, and a therapeutic discussion of about 15 minutes. Session's themes followed the original curriculum, beginning with body and breath awareness in the first three weeks. Emotional awareness was emphasized in weeks four and five, where pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral feelings were explored. Week six focused on awareness of awareness of attitudes, while weeks seven and eight were dedicated to values and loving kindness practices. Caregiver-child meetings were designed in the first and last weeks, during which adolescents guided their caregivers in meditation, thereby reinforcing mindfulness and art practices beyond the intervention sessions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| MATG-P | Experimental | The experimental group received 8 sessions of Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program (MATG-P), each lasting 45-60 minutes. Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program |
| control group | No intervention | Adolescents allocated to the control group did not receive any intervention during the study period. Adolescents in the control group were placed on a waiting list and, if still residing at the center, were offered the intervention after the study finished. They continued with their routine activities and the services provided by the Welfare Organization, but no structured therapeutic program was delivered to them. To minimize attention effect, the control group engaged in brief, non-therapeutic sessions designed to control for attention without incorporating the specific techniques of MATG P. These sessions consisted of neutral, informational discussions while avoiding any direct engagement in mindfulness-based techniques or art therapy. This design enabled a direct comparison between adolescents who received MATG P and the control g |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Body self-concept
Body self-concept is a central dimension of self-concept, which includes the thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors associated with the perceived body and is experienced more as a feeling rather than explicit verbal descriptions. It was measured using the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale (PHCSCS). Scores range from 0 to 80. Higher scores indicate a more positive body self-concept.
Measured: Baseline: 1 day before the first intervention session Post-test: 1 day after the final intervention session
shame
Shame is a self-conscious emotion characterized by negative evaluations of the self, feelings of worthlessness, inferiority, and self-devaluation. It was measured using the Guilt and Shame Experience Scale (GSES). Scores range from 8 to 32, with higher scores indicating greater experiences of shame.
Measured: Baseline: 1 day before the first intervention session Post-test: 1 day after the final intervention session
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jun 2026
- Study start26 Feb 2025
- Primary completion29 Sep 2025
- Study completion29 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AbuseStudies 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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ardakan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Asieh Hasanpour Souderjani, Ardakan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07674056
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IR.ARDAKAN.REC.1405.013
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 29 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 29 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of the Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program on Body Self-Concept and Shame in Adolescents With a History of Abuse
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07674056
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IR.ARDAKAN.REC.1405.013
- Conditions
- Abuse, Mindfulness, Art Therapy
- Keywords
- Mindfulness, Art Therapy, Group Intervention, Body Self Concept, Shame, Abuse
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ardakan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 29 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 29 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Jun 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.
Adolescence is an important stage of development when many mental health difficulties first appear. Young people who have experienced abuse are especially vulnerable, as abuse can lead to intense feelings of shame and negatively affect their body self-concept. This study explored whether a group program combining mindfulness and art therapy-called the Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program (MATG-P)-could help adolescents with a history of abuse. Mindfulness helps young people become more aware of their thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental way, while art therapy allows them to express emotions safely and creatively. Although both approaches have been used separately, their combined effect was not previously studied among vulnerable adolescents. . Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program on body self-concept and shame in adolescents with a history of abuse.
After completing the intervention and analyzing the data, it was concluded that adolescents who participated in the program showed significant improvements in how they viewed their bodies and experienced lower levels of shame compared to those who did not receive the intervention. These findings suggest that combining mindfulness and art therapy in a group setting may be an effective way to support adolescents who have experienced abuse. Overall, this study highlights the potential contribution of MATG P as a supportive intervention to improve body self-concept and reduce shame among adolescents with a history of abuse.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| MATG-P | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group ProgramThe experimental group received 8 sessions of Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program (MATG-P), each lasting 45-60 minutes. |
| control group | No intervention | –Adolescents allocated to the control group did not receive any intervention during the study period. Adolescents in the control group were placed on a waiting list and, if still residing at the center, were offered the intervention after the study finished. They continued with their routine activities and the services provided by the Welfare Organization, but no structured therapeutic program was delivered to them. To minimize attention effect, the control group engaged in brief, non-therapeutic sessions designed to control for attention without incorporating the specific techniques of MATG P. These sessions consisted of neutral, informational discussions while avoiding any direct engagement in mindfulness-based techniques or art therapy. This design enabled a direct comparison between adolescents who received MATG P and the control g |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 18 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Having a history of abuse
- sufficient physical and cognitive ability to participate in the intervention
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Having intellectual disability, developmental delay, visual or sensory motor impairments
- a diagnosed psychiatric disorder recorded in the Child Welfare Organization's files
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group ProgramEach session of MATG-P included three components: a meditation practice of 10 to 15 minutes, a reflective art activity of 20 to 30 minutes, and a therapeutic discussion of about 15 minutes. Session's themes followed the original curriculum, beginning with body and breath awareness in the first three weeks. Emotional awareness was emphasized in weeks four and five, where pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral feelings were explored. Week six focused on awareness of awareness of attitudes, while weeks seven and eight were dedicated to values and loving kindness practices. Caregiver-child meetings were designed in the first and last weeks, during which adolescents guided their caregivers in meditation, thereby reinforcing mindfulness and art practices beyond the intervention sessions. | Behavioural | MATG-P |
Primary outcome
Body self-concept
Time frame: Baseline: 1 day before the first intervention session Post-test: 1 day after the final intervention session
Body self-concept is a central dimension of self-concept, which includes the thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors associated with the perceived body and is experienced more as a feeling rather than explicit verbal descriptions. It was measured using the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale (PHCSCS). Scores range from 0 to 80. Higher scores indicate a more positive body self-concept.
shame
Time frame: Baseline: 1 day before the first intervention session Post-test: 1 day after the final intervention session
Shame is a self-conscious emotion characterized by negative evaluations of the self, feelings of worthlessness, inferiority, and self-devaluation. It was measured using the Guilt and Shame Experience Scale (GSES). Scores range from 8 to 32, with higher scores indicating greater experiences of shame.
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 29 Jun 2026.
- 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. 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 Mindfulness and Art Therapy Group Program in people with Abuse and Mindfulness, run by Ardakan University at 1 site in Iran.
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 2 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 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 Iran. 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?
Body self-concept (time frame: Baseline: 1 day before the first intervention session Post-test: 1 day after the final intervention session). 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 29 Jun 2026.