Feasibility and Efficacy Trial of a Culturally Adapted Guided Self-Help CBT Manual for OCD

NCT07239401 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 108

Last updated 2025-11-20

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Summary

This randomised controlled trial (RCT) aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a culturally adapted, guided self-help cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) manual specifically designed for individuals with OCD in Pakistan.

Conditions

  • Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder

Interventions

OTHER

Culturally adapted Guided Self-Help OCD Manual

Participants will receive a culturally adapted guided self-help OCD manual based on culturally adapted CBT principles, designed to be used over ten weeks. The manual includes: Psychoeducation, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Thought distraction techniques, Mood tracking and thought diaries, Identifying and modifying cognitive distortions, Problem-solving and communication strategies, and Relaxation and well-being exercises. Participants will receive the self-help manual at the time of initial assessment and intake, and then will be provided with telephone support. Psychology graduates working as guides will provide weekly telephone support. Intervention will be provided flexibly over 12 weeks. The second contact will be made at the time of final assessment on the 12th week.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mirrat Gul Butt, PhD · Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-30
Primary Completion
2026-02-28
Completion
2026-02-28

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