Effectiveness of Solution-Focused Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Emerging Adults
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7)
研究概览
简要总结
This study will evaluate whether Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) helps reduce symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in emerging adults in Pakistan. Participants will first be screened to identify those with mild to moderate levels of GAD. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either SFT or be placed on a waitlist. The researcher will measure changes in anxiety symptoms before and after the intervention to determine whether SFT is effective for emerging adults with GAD in Pakistan.
详细描述
Anxiety disorders are common worldwide, and anxiety and stress symptoms are particularly prevalent among university students in Pakistan. Emerging adulthood is a critical developmental period characterized by significant transitions, identity exploration, and heightened stress, during which Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) can emerge. GAD is characterized by excessive and persistent anxiety and worry related to different areas of life, including work, family, health, or finances. Although conventional psychological therapies are available for such mental health problems, they can be time-consuming and costly. Therefore, shorter and effective psychological interventions are needed. Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) has been supported by research as an approach in which fewer sessions may be sufficient for improving psychological symptoms. However, there is limited literature on the effectiveness of SFT for emerging adults with anxiety disorders in Pakistan, and the intervention has not been culturally validated for Pakistani emerging adults with GAD.
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Solution-Focused Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in emerging adults in Pakistan. The study will use a randomized controlled trial design. Emerging adults aged 18-29 years will first be screened using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) Scale to identify participants with mild to moderate levels of GAD. Eligible participants will then be randomly assigned to a treatment group receiving SFT or a waitlist control group. The SFT intervention will be applied to participants with GAD to examine its effectiveness in reducing their anxiety symptoms.
The study will assess changes in GAD symptoms before and after the intervention to determine the effectiveness of SFT among emerging adults with GAD in Pakistan. It is expected that participants receiving SFT will show a decline in GAD symptoms compared with the waitlist control group. The study will provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of a brief and culturally relevant SFT intervention for emerging adults with GAD in the Pakistani context.
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
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 29 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Participants with mild to moderate scores of generalized anxiety disorder upon baseline assessment will be included in the study.
排除标准
- •Individuals will be excluded if they reported a diagnosis of psychotic disorder, and those receiving psychotherapy or counseling for anxiety.
研究组 & 干预措施
Intervention Group (Receiving Solution-Focused Therapy)
Participants in the intervention group will receive Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) for mild to moderate Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
干预措施: Solution-Focused Therapy (Behavioral)
Control Group (Waitlist Control Group)
Participants in the control group will not receive Solution-Focused Brief Therapy during the active trial period and will instead be assigned to a waitlist condition.
结局指标
主要结局
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7)
时间窗: Baseline and Week 8
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale assesses severity of anxiety symptoms. Total scores range from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate more severe anxiety symptoms.
Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - Short Form (DASS-21)
时间窗: Baseline and Week 8
The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - Short Form (DASS-21) measures emotional distress. The total score ranges from 0 to 63 (combining depression, anxiety, and stress subscales). Higher scores indicate more severe emotional distress.
次要结局
- Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale - Short Form (IUS-12)(Baseline and Week 8)
- Negative Problem Orientation Questionnaire (NPOQ)(Baseline and Week 8)
- Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale - Short Form (DERS-SF)(Baseline and Week 8)
- Brief Resilience Scale(Baseline and Week 8)
研究者
Fariha Hayat
Doctoral Researcher & Principal Investigator
International Islamic University, Islamabad