Clinical trials

This study aims to examine the effects of Emotional Intelligence (EI) training on marital satisfaction and mental health among married adults in Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, regulate, and manage emotions in oneself and others. Previous studies suggest that emotional intelligence is associated with better relationship quality and psychological well-being; however, limited intervention-based evidence is available in Bangladesh. A pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design with intervention and control groups will be used. Married adults living in Dhaka City will be assessed on emotional intelligence, marital satisfaction, anxiety, depression, and mental well-being at baseline. Participants with lower emotional intelligence scores based on the baseline TEIQue-SF assessment will be selected for the intervention phase. The intervention group will receive a structured emotional intelligence training program focusing on emotional awareness, emotion regulation, empathy, communication skills, and interpersonal problem-solving. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up to evaluate changes in marital satisfaction and mental health outcomes. The findings are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of emotional intelligence training as a low-cost, non-clinical intervention for improving marital relationships and psychological well-being among married individuals in Bangladesh.

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.

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of resistive inspiratory muscle training (RIMT) in optimizing lung function in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). It will also learn about the safety and impact of RIMT on health-related quality of life in this population. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does RIMT improve respiratory function in individuals with SCI? What impact does RIMT have on the health-related quality of life of participants? What are the perceived exertion or dyspnoea levels in participants undergoing RIMT? Researchers will compare RIMT to conventional respiratory physiotherapy to see if RIMT works to enhance lung function and improve overall respiratory outcomes in individuals with SCI. Participants will: Perform resistive inspiratory muscle training along with conventional respiratory physiotherapy 5 days a week for 4 weeks.