Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Play Intervention and Epilepsy

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

cognitive behavioral play intervention: In the CBPI condition, children use dolls and miniature props to engage in play aimed at fostering positive thinking, a key element of quality of life. Each session includes stories on health, emotional well-being, social interactions, and school activities. The researcher demonstrates problem-solving steps, such as identifying and evaluating solutions, repeating this process three times. In each session, the researcher models problem-solving four times and provides at least five positive affirmations. Both the CBPI intervention and the free play control condition are similar, with the researcher using standardized prompts and providing equal time and positive attention. The key difference is that in the CBPI condition, the researcher models positive thinking and problem-solving, while in the free play condition, the researcher follows the child's lead without guiding play.

Study summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy interventions in patients with epilepsy.

Children with epilepsy will be randomly assigned to one of two intervention conditions: the experimental group will receive cognitive-behavioral play intervention, while the control group will engage in free play. Assessments will be done at the start (T0) and end (T1) of the intervention, measuring behaviors, coping strategies, positive thinking, problem-solving, and quality of life.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• effect of cognitive behavioral play intervention on quality of life — 2 months
  To assess whether there is an improvement in the quality of life in children with epilepsy following a cognitive-behavioral play intervention , and whether these improvements are greater in this group compared to the control group. The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) Epilepsy Module will be used to measure the variable targeted by the intervention. The questionnaire uses a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (Never a problem) to 4 (Almost always a problem) for child and parent-report forms. For overall scores, it's possible to calculate a summary score with a range from 0 (worst possible health-related quality of life) to 100 (best possible health-related quality of life). Higher scores on the PedsQL Epilepsy Module indicate a better outcome, reflecting better health-related quality of life. Lower scores suggest a worse outcome.

Trial sites (1)

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