RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07120893

Pilot Study of Brief Culturally Adapted Behavioral Activation for Adults With Depression in Primary Care Setting

Pilot Study Assessing Acceptability, Feasibility, and Appropriateness of Brief Culturally Adapted Behavioral Activation for Adults With Depression in Primary Care Setting

Sponsor

Gadjah Mada University

Enrollment

12 participants

Start Date

Sep 22, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression in Adults

Summary

This is a pilot study of culturally adapted behavioral activation for adults with depression in primary care setting. As a pilot study following systematic cultural adaptation process, the purpose of this clinical trial is to understand if brief culturally adapted individual intervention based on behavioral activation, can be an acceptable, feasible, and appropriate intervention to reduce depressive symptoms among adults with depression in primary care setting. The main question it aims to answer is: Is brief culturally adapted behavioral activation intervention delivered by primary care psychologist acceptable, feasible, and appropriate as an evidence based treatment for reducing depressive symptoms among adults with depression in primary care setting?

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This is a pilot study testing a brief, culturally adapted version of Behavioral Activation therapy for depression in a specific community. Behavioral Activation is a structured therapy that helps people re-engage with meaningful activities to lift their mood. The cultural adaptation ensures the therapy is relevant and appropriate for the target population. **You may be eligible if...** - You score 10 or above on the PHQ-9, a standard depression screening tool (indicating at least moderate depression) - You are willing and able to provide informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a psychotic disorder, or a substance use disorder Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALbrief culturally adapted behavioral activation

The brief culturally adapted behavioral intervention in this study is a three individual-session intervention, delivered in primary health care center by primary care psychologist. Each session will last 30-45 minutes in face-to-face. During each session, participants will learn about behavioral techniques to reduce depression and enhance well-being, and practice it in their daily life through homework activities.