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IRCT20260504069259N2 IRCT 2026-07-04 Islamic Azad University Comparing the effectiveness of semantic therapy based on Rumi's thoughts and mindfulness-based stress reduction on caregiving pressure in family caregivers of the elderly Comparing the effectiveness of semantic therapy based on Rumi's thoughts and mindfulness-based stress reduction on caregiving pressure in family caregivers of the elderly 2026-06-22 anticipated 45 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/90922 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Education/Guidance, Randomization description: En The sample size in the G*Power program, version 1.3 (Faul et al., 2019), with a confidence level of 0.95, a power of 0.80, and a dropout rate of 10%, was calculated for each group of 15 people. Therefore, 45 people were selected based on the inclusion criteria and by exclusion using the purposive sampling method and will be divided into two experimental groups and a control group (each group 15 people). The first experimental group will receive meaning therapy based on Rumi's thoughts in 8 75-minute sessions, and the second experimental group will receive mindfulness-based stress reduction in 8 60-minute sessions (2 sessions per week). During this period, the control group will not receive any intervention. 3 Caregiving pressure. Intervention 1: Intervention group: The semantic therapy intervention based on Rumi's thoughts will be implemented in groups in 8 75-minute sessions (two sessions per week, for four weeks) for family caregivers of the elderly. The sessions will be held by an assistant professor of psychology and a scientifically qualified therapist in the Mehr Nursing Home in Sari. The content of the intervention is based on the principles of semantic therapy using the mystical and anthropological concepts of Rumi Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi's thoughts and includes training, group discussion, interpretation and analysis of stories and parables from the Masnavi, reflection on personal experiences, reflective exercises, and homework assignments. The main themes of the sessions include understanding the meaning of life and the human position, self-knowledge, self-control, acceptance of aging, making meaning in suffering, remembrance and meditation, facing death anxiety, love, patience, resilience, and gratitude. At the end of each session, homework is given in accordance with the content taught, and at the beginning of the next session, feedback is reviewed and provided. During each session, about 15 to 20 minutes are allotted for participants to rest and receive refreshments. No drugs, consumables, or medical devices are used in this intervention, and the intervention is based solely on group education and psychological techniques. Intervention 2: Intervention group:The mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention will be implemented as a group and based on the standard Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program adapted from Segal et al.'s (2016) program, in 8 60-minute sessions (two sessions per week, for four weeks) for family caregivers of the elderly. The sessions will be held by an assistant professor of psychology and a qualified therapist in the environment of Mehr nursing home in Sari city. The content of the intervention includes teaching the concepts of mindfulness, performing formal and informal mindfulness exercises, body inspection, conscious breathing, sitting meditation, walking meditation, conscious eating, simple stretching movements and gentle yoga, compassion meditation, and exercises to increase awareness of thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and environmental stimuli. Also, in each session, review of home exercises, group discussion, providing feedback and teaching practical strategies to manage stress and increase presence of mind are done. At the end of each session, homework is presented according to the content of the session for daily practice and reviewed in the next session. No drugs, chemicals, medical equipment or invasive methods are used in this intervention, and the intervention is based solely on psychological and behavioral training and exercises. Intervention 3: Control group: Does not receive any intervention. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: Can be shared with individuals unidentifiable When: Since the winter of 2026 To whom: Researchers, industries and nursing homes Conditions: Researchers - industries and nursing homes have the ability to use the data. In fact, they have the ability to use the results of the data to help family caregivers. Researchers have the ability to use it for review and referencing articles. Where to obtain: fateme.qolian70@gmail.com Email Fatemeh Qolian Nozari and respond as soon as possible. How to obtain: Please send your request to the provided email address; a response will be given as soon as possible, within one week. Comments:
public Dr seyed Hamze Hoseini
Razi Street, Imam Sari Hospital, Psychiatric Department
Sari Iran (Islamic Republic of) 4817718743 0098 33361700 Hosseini.sh20@gmail.com Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences scientific Dr Asghar Norouzi
Imam Reza Blvd., Imam Reza 6
Sari Iran (Islamic Republic of) 4841683648 0098 33032891 asgarnoruzi@yahoo.com Islamic Azad University Iran (Islamic Republic of) No use of psychiatric medications No use psychological treatmentsduring the study based on clinical interviewInformed consent to participate in research Minimum education: Diploma 20 years 60 years Both Behavior Behavior Behavior Intervention group: The semantic therapy intervention based on Rumi's thoughts will be implemented in groups in 8 75-minute sessions (two sessions per week, for four weeks) for family caregivers of the elderly. The sessions will be held by an assistant professor of psychology and a scientifically qualified therapist in the Mehr Nursing Home in Sari. The content of the intervention is based on the principles of semantic therapy using the mystical and anthropological concepts of Rumi Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi's thoughts and includes training, group discussion, interpretation and analysis of stories and parables from the Masnavi, reflection on personal experiences, reflective exercises, and homework assignments. The main themes of the sessions include understanding the meaning of life and the human position, self-knowledge, self-control, acceptance of aging, making meaning in suffering, remembrance and meditation, facing death anxiety, love, patience, resilience, and gratitude. At the end of each session, homework is given in accordance with the content taught, and at the beginning of the next session, feedback is reviewed and provided. During each session, about 15 to 20 minutes are allotted for participants to rest and receive refreshments. No drugs, consumables, or medical devices are used in this intervention, and the intervention is based solely on group education and psychological techniques. Intervention group:The mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention will be implemented as a group and based on the standard Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program adapted from Segal et al.'s (2016) program, in 8 60-minute sessions (two sessions per week, for four weeks) for family caregivers of the elderly. The sessions will be held by an assistant professor of psychology and a qualified therapist in the environment of Mehr nursing home in Sari city. The content of the intervention includes teaching the concepts of mindfulness, performing formal and informal mindfulness exercises, body inspection, conscious breathing, sitting meditation, walking meditation, conscious eating, simple stretching movements and gentle yoga, compassion meditation, and exercises to increase awareness of thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and environmental stimuli. Also, in each session, review of home exercises, group discussion, providing feedback and teaching practical strategies to manage stress and increase presence of mind are done. At the end of each session, homework is presented according to the content of the session for daily practice and reviewed in the next session. No drugs, chemicals, medical equipment or invasive methods are used in this intervention, and the intervention is based solely on psychological and behavioral training and exercises. Control group: Does not receive any intervention. The score obtained from the care pressure questionnaire of Zarit et al. (1980). Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention, and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: The score obtained from the care pressure questionnaire of Zarit et al. (1980). Islamic Azad University Approved 2025-07-19 Ethics Committee in Biomedical Research Imam Reza Blvd., Imam Reza 6, Saray Mehr sari Mazandaran Iran (Islamic Republic of)