NCT07591363 Improving Mental Health Through Emotional Intelligence Enhancement
| NCT ID | NCT07591363 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Dhaka |
| Condition | Emotional Intelligence |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-30 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-30 with a primary completion date of 2026-07.
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Brief Summary
The present study examined the effects of an emotional intelligence (EI)-based training program on emotional intelligence and mental health outcomes among secondary school teachers and students in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. The study addressed whether the EI-based intervention improves emotional intelligence and reduces psychological distress, including anxiety and depression, while enhancing overall wellbeing (emotional, social, and psychological). A quasi-experimental design was employed, comparing participants who received a structured EI training program with a control group. The intervention was based on Goleman's mixed model of emotional intelligence, focusing on four core domains: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Participants were assessed at multiple time points using standardized measures of emotional intelligence, anxiety, depression, and mental health continuum. The study also incorporated a follow-up assessment to examine outcomes over time. The findings aim to contribute to understanding the role of emotional intelligence in promoting mental health and to inform school-based psychological intervention strategies.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants include secondary school students aged 12-17 years and secondary school teachers aged 22-60 years. 1. students (both boys and girls) enrolled in Classes 7 to 10 in coeducational Bangla-medium secondary schools in Dhaka city; 2. teachers (male and female) who taught in these classes; 3. teachers who provided informed consent to participate in the training; 4. students who provided assent along with parental consent; 5. Students identified as belonging to lower EI profiles (e.g., emotionally vulnerable or at-risk groups) based on latent profile analysis (LPA) of Trait Emotional Intelligence scores; and 6. individuals who expressed willingness to actively participate in the study. \- Exclusion Criteria: <!-- --> 1. individuals with a reported history of severe mental illness; 2. individuals with identifiable visual, hearing, or physical impairments that could interfere with participation in the program; 3. teachers and students from English-medium or English-version schools; 4. individuals unwilling or unable to provide voluntary informed consent/assent or to complete the full program; 5. those who had previously attended any emotional intelligence training program; and 6. Students identified as belonging to higher EI profiles (e.g., emotionally competent or well-adjusted groups) based on latent profile analysis (LPA) of Trait Emotional Intelligence scores. \-
Contact & Investigator
Jannatul Ferdous
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Jagannath University, Bangladesh
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07591363 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 12 Years or older, up to 17 Years, studying Emotional Intelligence. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07591363 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07591363 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jannatul.psy.jnu@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07591363 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07591363 clinical trial?
NCT07591363 is sponsored by University of Dhaka. The principal investigator is Jannatul Ferdous at Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Jagannath University, Bangladesh. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.