The Efficacy of Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Brief CBT) in Reducing Suicidal Ideation Among Economically Distressed Migrant Workers in the Middle East: A Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 120
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Reduction in Suicidal Ideation Severity (Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation; BSS)
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized controlled trial assessed the efficacy of an 8-session, culturally adapted Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Brief CBT) compared to Treatment as Usual (TAU) in reducing suicidal ideation among economically distressed migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates. Participants (N=120) were randomized to receive Brief CBT or TAU. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, 4-weeks, 8-weeks, and 3-month follow-up.
详细描述
Economically distressed migrant workers face high psychosocial stress, resulting in increased suicidal ideation. This study examined the effectiveness of culturally adapted Brief CBT in addressing suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, stress, and financial distress compared to standard treatment resources provided as usual.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Outcomes assessors were blinded to group assignments.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Age between 18 to 65 years.
- •Migrant worker residing in the UAE with a valid work or residence visa.
- •Experiencing significant economic distress (score of ≤40 on the InCharge Financial Distress/Financial Well-Being Scale - IFDFW).
- •Presence of suicidal ideation, defined as a score ≥1 on the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSS).
- •Able to communicate effectively in English, Arabic, or Tagalog.
- •Willing and able to provide informed written consent.
排除标准
- •Acute psychosis, severe substance dependence, or immediate suicide risk requiring hospitalization.
- •Cognitive impairment limiting therapy participation.
- •Currently engaged in structured psychotherapy for depression or suicidality.
结局指标
主要结局
Reduction in Suicidal Ideation Severity (Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation; BSS)
时间窗: Baseline, 4 weeks (mid-treatment), 8 weeks (post-treatment), and 3-month follow-up
Change in the severity of suicidal ideation as measured by the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSS), a 19-item clinician-rated scale that assesses suicidal thoughts, plans, and wishes during the past week. Scores range from 0 to 38, with higher scores indicating greater suicidal ideation severity.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Jamal D. Magantor
Program Leader , Department of Psychology, Bath Spa
Bath Spa University Academic Centre RAK