Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) Into Urdu

NCT06591676 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: PACTDAS24
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 620
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Translate and adapt the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) into Urdu language and establishing the psychometric properties (reliability, validity, and norms) of the translated scale

Conditions

Depression; Anxiety

Keywords

DAS; CBT

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Cultural adapatation of DAS

  facilitating access and use of the DAS for Urdu-speaking patients/clients, thereby facilitating more accurate assessments of psychopathology and maladjustment.

  12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

administration of DAS in samples of outpatients

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)

administration of DAS in samples of students

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)

Interventions

Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) BEHAVIORAL

Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) is a self-report scale designed to measure the presence and intensity of dysfunctional attitudes. It is widely used to assess impaired cognitive patterns associated with depression and other mental health conditions. Initially developed in English, its usefulness can be extended by translating and culturally adapting it into Urdu language.

administration of DAS in samples of outpatients; administration of DAS in samples of students

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals aged 18 to 65 years At least 5 years of education Individuals with symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

You may not qualify if:

• Substance use disorder according to DSM-5 TR criteria Significant cognitive impairment (for example, profound learning disability or dementia) Active psychosis as determined by their primary care clinician

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists: lead

Study Sites (1)

Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression; Anxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Mental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Sadia Abid, MS

CONTACT

03078891664; sadia.abid22@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: This will be a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of delivering a new intervention. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated to intervention or control groups in a 1:1 ratio

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 14, 2024
• First Posted: September 19, 2024
• Study Start: September 8, 2024
• Primary Completion: November 30, 2024
• Study Completion: December 30, 2024
• Last Updated: September 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-06

Locations

PA (1)