Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) Into Urdu

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Depression; Anxiety
• Interventions: Behavioral: Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)

• Registration Number: NCT06591676
• Lead Sponsor: Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

Brief Summary

Translate and adapt the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) into Urdu language and establishing the psychometric properties (reliability, validity, and norms) of the translated scale

Detailed Description

the present study aims to translate and culturally adapt the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) into Urdu language. This study aims to increase the accessibility and accuracy of clinical assessments, ultimately improving the quality of mental health care delivery and advancing research in the field of clinical psychology within Urdu-speaking communities.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-06
• Study First Submitted: 2024-06-14
• Study Start: 2024-09-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-09-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-09-08
• Study First Posted: 2024-09-11
• Last Update Posted: 2024-09-11
• Primary Completion: 2024-11-30
• Study Completion: 2024-12-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 620

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals aged 18 to 65 years At least 5 years of education Individuals with symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

Exclusion Criteria

• Substance use disorder according to DSM-5 TR criteria Significant cognitive impairment (for example, profound learning disability or dementia) Active psychosis as determined by their primary care clinician

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
administration of DAS in samples of outpatients	Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)	-
administration of DAS in samples of students	Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cultural adapatation of DAS	12 weeks	facilitating access and use of the DAS for Urdu-speaking patients/clients, thereby facilitating more accurate assessments of psychopathology and maladjustment.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan