Impact Emotional Intelligence Program on Opioid Relapse

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Emotional Intelligence; Opioid Use Disorder

• Registration Number: NCT06207266
• Lead Sponsor: Assiut University

Brief Summary

Addiction is the repeated and increased use of a substance, the deprivation of which gives rise to symptoms of distress and an irresistible urge to use the agent again and which leads also to physical and mental deterioration. The concept of emotional intelligent (EI) "the ability to perceive accurately, appraise and express emotion; the ability to access and generate feelings when they facilitate thought; the ability to understand emotion and emotional knowledge; and the ability to regulate emotions to promote emotional and intellectual growth". Most drug addicts possess hidden defects in their social skills, and do not have good relations with their peers.

Detailed Description

Addiction is the repeated and increased use of a substance, the deprivation of which gives rise to symptoms of distress and an irresistible urge to use the agent again and which leads also to physical and mental deterioration. Continued opioid misuse can result in syndromes of abuse and dependence and cause disturbances in mood, behavior, and cognition that can mimic other psychiatric disorders. Opioid addiction affects the young and the old, the wealthy and the poor, and the professional and the unemployed.

The concept of emotional intelligent (EI) "the ability to perceive accurately, appraise and express emotion; the ability to access and generate feelings when they facilitate thought; the ability to understand emotion and emotional knowledge; and the ability to regulate emotions to promote emotional and intellectual growth", the ability to manage and regulate emotions in an effective manner and ability to be sufficiently optimistic, positive and self- motivated in order to set and achieve goals.

Most drug addicts possess hidden defects in their social skills, and do not have good relations with their peers. The other possible causes of orienting toward drugs are defects in problem solving, stress-management, and prevention from dangerous and impulsive behaviors.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2022-11-01
• Study Completion: 2023-11-01
• Study First Submitted: 2023-12-17
• Status Verified: 2024-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-01-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-01-14
• Study First Posted: 2024-01-16
• Last Update Posted: 2024-01-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• in opioid groups: only opioid addiction
• in healthy groups: no history of psychiatric illness or substance use

Exclusion Criteria

• have medical conditions

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
measure level of emotion intelligence in opioid addiction	through study completion, an average of 1 year	Measure the level of emotional intelligence. The scale consists of sixty objects classified into six distinct domains. A four-point Likert scale is employed, which spans from 1 (indicating never) to 4 (indicating always). The percentages represent the scores; emotional intelligence ranges (from 0-100%), and higher scores mean a high level of emotional intelligence.
develop an EI programme to prevent relapses in addiction.	through study completion, an average of 1 year	An emotional intelligence (EI) program was developed and implemented for patients in the hospital. Emotion intelligence scale was measured at baseline prior to starting the EI program. The EI program was then administered to patients during their hospital stay. Emotion intelligence scale assessments were conducted at discharge from the hospital and again 3 months after discharge. Regarding EI program sessions took place in the recreation hall, where material such as videos and booklets containing content on emotional intelligence skills was presented.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Nursing; 🇪🇬 Assiut, Egypt