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CULTURALLY ADAPTED DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY FOR LOW-MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES
Sponsor: Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists
Summary
The study aims to assess the efficacy of culturally adapted dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) for addressing emotional dysregulation in a low- and middle-income country, as well as to evaluate the impact of DBT on secondary outcomes such as borderline personality traits, self-harm or suicide, depression, anxiety, and individuals' functioning and disability. Through a rigorous Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT), the research seeks to assess how cultural adaptations of dialectical behaviour therapy improve its applicability, engagement, and outcomes in diverse socio-cultural settings, contributing to more accessible and effective mental health interventions in resource-limited regions.
Official title: Culturally Adapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Mental Health in LMICs: A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
220
Start Date
2025-11-20
Completion Date
2026-07-31
Last Updated
2025-11-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Culturally adapted DBT
Participants will receive culturally translated and adapted dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) materials that fit local cultural and linguistic contexts. Such material will include culturally relevant metaphors, examples, and mindfulness practices. Sessions will be conducted in the form of weekly group skills training (emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness), individual therapy sessions (1 hour/week), and telephone coaching as needed.
Locations (1)
Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan