RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06646900

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


Sponsor

Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Nov 20, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

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.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

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This study is comparing a culturally adapted cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) manual against a standard CBT manual for treating depression and anxiety in a primary care setting, to see if cultural adaptation makes the therapy more effective or acceptable. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 65 years old - You have at least 5 years of education - You are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a substance use disorder as diagnosed by your primary care doctor - You have significant cognitive impairment such as severe learning disability or dementia - You currently have active psychosis (e.g., hallucinations or delusions), as determined by your doctor Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCulturally adapted CBT (CaCBT) based guided self-help manual

The intervention consists of seven modules including cognitive restructuring, problem solving, behavioural activation and conflict management. Three additional modules focus on interpersonal relationships, mental health wellbeing and self-care. Each module is delivered over one week. The intervention uses culturally appropriate stories, drawings, examples from local folklore and religious context to describe the concepts of CBT.

BEHAVIORALStandard CBT Manual

The standard CBT manual will follow conventional CBT techniques without specific cultural adaptations


Locations(1)

Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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