Evaluating the Efficacy of Culturally Adapted iCT-SAD

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorUniversiti Putra Malaysia

About this trial

The study will adapt and implement a Pakistani version of Internet-delivered Cognitive Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder (iCT-SAD), assessing its effectiveness in reducing social anxiety symptoms among Pakistani individuals.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Primary diagnosis of SAD based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)

Aged 18-75 years

Regular, access to an appropriate internet device

Resident of Pakistan and can write and speak Urdu

Disqualifiers

Current psychosis, bipolar disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or alcohol/substance use disorder

Active suicidal ideation with intent or plan

Previously received CT or cognitive behavioral therapy for SAD

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • iCT-SAD-PK

Treatment groups

800 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Lead sponsor

Green International University

Collaborator