Humor therapy: The intervention consists of a cycle of 8 group sessions (one per week) led by trained professionals specialized in humor ('clown doctors'). Each session will last approximately 90 to 120 minutes
Study summary
This study aims to study the effectiveness of the intervention for medically unexplained symptoms(MUS) in terms of changes in emotional well-being before and after the intervention (humor therapy)
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants may be included in the trial if they meet all of the following inclusion criteria:
* Men and women over 18 years of age.
* Diagnosed with the condition under study (see Section 2: Definitions).
* Expected to undergo follow-up for their condition at the study center.
* Ability to participate in the required assessments.
* Legal capacity to provide informed consent.
* Signed informed consent for inclusion in the study, either by the participant or their legal representative.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following exclusion criteria:
* Participants diagnosed with any of the following conditions:
* Severe mental health disorder, as determined by the investigator
* Cognitive impairment of any etiology, as recorded in the medical history
* Treatment for the condition under study using community-based resources prescribed in Primary Care within the past 6 months.
* Cognitive or affective disorders that limit the ability to comply with study procedures.
* Participation in another study involving an experimental intervention during the period of the present trial and/or requiring visit schedules that are incompatible with this trial.
Primary outcome measure(s)
emotional well-being — From baseline to 6 months after ending the intervention Emotional well-being will be measured before-after intervention through the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS). Range scale: 14-70. Higher scores indicate greater well-being.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
CAPI Baix A Mar (CSAPG)
Vilanova i la Geltrú
Barcelona
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