Culturally Adapting CBT for Chinese Youth in Ontario

NCT03711344 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: innovation-1927
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This mixed methods study proposes a culturally adapted cognitive behavioural therapy (CA-CBT) model for a Chinese demographic in Canada. The client population of Chinese youth who have been diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression are the focus of the study. CBT has been proven as a very effective form of therapy, and when adapted can promote positive mental health outcomes for a growing and increasingly vulnerable population. Developing a culturally adapted version of CBT (CA-CBT) for this population adds a practical treatment that improves access to culturally relevant care.

Conditions

Anxiety; Depression

Keywords

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Cultural Adaptation; Chinese Youth

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Severity levels of depression and anxiety rated by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).

  Severity levels of depression and anxiety will be rated pre- and post-intervention by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The scale ranges from 0 to 21 for anxiety and 0 to 21 for depression. A score of 0 to 7 for depression and/or anxiety is considered a normal range. A score of 8 to 10 suggests the potential presence of depression and/or anxiety. A score of 11 or more suggests a likely presence of depression and/or anxiety.

  4 months.

• Severity levels of depression and anxiety rated by the Bradford Somatic Inventory (BSI).

  Severity levels of depression and anxiety will be rated pre- and post-intervention by the Bradford Somatic Inventory (BSI). The Bradford Somatic Inventory uses "yes" or "no" questions relating to somatic symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. A "yes" response to a question equates to a somatic symptom linked to depression and/or anxiety. The maximum number of "yes" responses is 46 and the minimum is 0. A higher number of "yes" responses suggests a potential increase in the severity of depression and/or anxiety.

  4 months.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Satisfaction of the culturally adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy assessed using the Verona Satisfaction Scale.

  4 months.

Study Arms (1)

Culturally adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

The experimental group will receive the culturally adapted version of cognitive behavioral therapy.

Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy BEHAVIORAL

The intervention will be administered by therapists working at community agencies who are experienced at providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Culturally adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 21 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Self identification as Chinese origin
• Between the ages of 12 to 21
• Diagnosed as having depression and/or anxiety

You may not qualify if:

• Have been affected by psychosis
• Have been affected by serious addiction
• Have been affected by cognitive impairment

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: lead
• East Metro Youth Services: collaborator
• Hong Fook Mental Health Association: collaborator
• Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

East Metro Youth Services

Scarborough Village, Ontario, M1H 3C3, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders; Depression

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

• Farooq Naeem, M.D.

  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Myra Levy, M.A.

  East Metro Youth Services

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Chinese youth diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression will receive the culturally adapted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The severity of the anxiety and/or depression will be evaluated pre- and post-intervention.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 11, 2018
• First Posted: October 18, 2018
• Study Start: January 4, 2019
• Primary Completion: December 30, 2019
• Study Completion: December 30, 2019
• Last Updated: April 28, 2026

Record last verified: 2019-01

Locations

CA (1)