Structured Group Therapy in Reducing Depression and Anxiety in Pakistan
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorPakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists
About this trial
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in group settings to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhance emotional resilience, and improve social support among Pakistani individuals struggling with these conditions.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults (18-65 years)
Diagnosed with moderate to severe depression
Residing in urban or rural areas of Pakistan
Willingness to attend 12 weekly group therapy sessions and comply with the study protocol
Disqualifiers
Severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder)
Ongoing substance abuse or severe substance use disorder
Participation in other therapeutic interventions (e.g., individual therapy or group therapy) during the study period
Cognitive impairments that would interfere with participation
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Structured group therapy
Treatment groups
108 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov