NCT07178873

Psychosocial Teleassistance Programme for Adults With Spina Bifida

Effects of a Psychosocial Teleassistance Programme for Adults With Spina Bifida

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 35 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Deusto · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This clinical trial assesses the effect of a telecare psychosocial intervention designed for adults with spina bifida. The intervention consists of 10 weekly 1.5-hour group sessions, followed by two 3-month follow-up sessions. Each group will consist of 6 to 7 individuals. The intervention is aimed at strengthening aspects of self-concept, self-esteem, social skills and aims at a reduction of symptomatology and a general improvement of psychological well-being.

Detailed description

The present study undertakes the development and evaluation of a structured, psychosocial teleassistance intervention designed for adult individuals with spina bifida. The variables of interest and intervention include quality of life, self-esteem, self-concept, anxious-depressive symptomatology, interpersonal needs and coping strategies. The study aims to test whether the psychosocial teleassistance programme improves the aforementioned variables.

Conditions

• Spina Bifida
• Self Esteem
• Quality of Life (QOL)
• Self Concept
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Interpersonal Needs

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Psychosocial teleassistance intervention	The teleassistance psychosocial intervention involves 10 weekly 90-minute group sessions, with each group comprising 6 to 7 participants. These sessions are designed to enhance self-concept, self-esteem and social skills, reduce symptoms, and improve overall psychological well-being. Two follow-up sessions will be provided three months after the main program concludes.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-06-25
• Primary completion: 2027-01-01
• Completion: 2027-01-01
• First posted: 2025-09-17
• Last updated: 2025-12-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain