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Feasibility and Acceptability Trial of a Culturally Adapted Manual Versus Standard CBT Manual: A Randomized Control Trial

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Anxiety
Depression
Registration Number
NCT06646900
Lead Sponsor
Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists
Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will compare the efficacy and feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted CBT manual with a standard CBT manual, focusing on addressing cultural factors in therapy delivery.

Detailed Description

Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT): Participants will be randomly assigned to either the culturally adapted CBT manual group or the standard CBT manual group. A culturally adapted manual will integrate cultural values, norms, and idioms of suffering into CBT techniques, ensuring relevance and acceptance within the target cultural group. The standard CBT manual will follow conventional CBT techniques without specific cultural adaptations.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Individuals aged 18 to 65 years
  2. 5 years of education
  3. Symptoms of depression and anxiety
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Substance use disorder according to DSM-5 criteria as determined by primary care clinician
  2. Significant cognitive impairment (for example, profound learning disability or dementia) as determined by primary care clinician
  3. Active psychosis as determined by their primary care clinician

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasibility and acceptability measures12 weeks

Feasibility and acceptability and Client's satisfaction will be measured through standardized measures of anxiety and depression

Clinical Measures12 weeks

Depression and Anxiety, measured by Hosptal and Anxiety Scale (HADS)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

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Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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