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

NCT ID: NCT06591676

Last Updated: 2024-09-19

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

620 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-09-08

Study Completion Date

2024-12-30

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

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the present study aims to translate and culturally adapt the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) into Urdu language. This study aims to increase the accessibility and accuracy of clinical assessments, ultimately improving the quality of mental health care delivery and advancing research in the field of clinical psychology within Urdu-speaking communities.

Conditions

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Depression Anxiety

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

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
Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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administration of DAS in samples of outpatients

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)

Intervention Type 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 students

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)

Intervention Type 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.

Interventions

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Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)

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.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

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

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Exclusion Criteria

* 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
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Pakistan

Central Contacts

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Sadia Abid, MS

Role: CONTACT

03078891664

Facility Contacts

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Taj Magsi

Role: primary

00923233914614

Other Identifiers

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PACTDAS24

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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