Effectiveness of a Guided Self-Help CBT Manual 'KOK' in Cancer Patients
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorPakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists
About this trial
This study aimed to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the Guided self-help CBT intervention 'Khushi or Khatoon' to treat anxiety and depression, and enhance quality of life and satisfaction with treatment in cancer patients.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults (≥ 18 years)
Clinical diagnosis of cancer
Experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress (HADS score ≥ 8)
Able to read and write the Urdu language
Disqualifiers
Severe psychiatric conditions requiring immediate intervention/hospitalisation
Cognitive impairments preventing understanding of the manual/therapy
Visual impairments that may prevent the reading of the manual
Already been receiving any psychological therapy
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Culturally adapted guided self-help CBT manual 'Khushi or Khatoon (KoK)'
Treatment groups
108 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov