Feasibility and Acceptability Trial of a Culturally Adapted Manual Versus Standard CBT Manual: A Randomized Control Trial
Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists
200 participants
Nov 20, 2024
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
Inclusion Criteria3
- Individuals aged 18 to 65 years
- years of education
- Symptoms of depression and anxiety
Exclusion Criteria3
- Substance use disorder according to DSM-5 criteria as determined by primary care clinician
- Significant cognitive impairment (for example, profound learning disability or dementia) as determined by primary care clinician
- Active psychosis as determined by their primary care clinician
Interventions
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.
The standard CBT manual will follow conventional CBT techniques without specific cultural adaptations
Locations(1)
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NCT06646900