NCT05933850 Culturally Adapted Strong Families Programme for Families Living in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
| NCT ID | NCT05933850 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning |
| Condition | Mental Health |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 90 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 90 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-30.
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Brief Summary
The aim of this exploratory study is to test the Strong Family (SF) programme in improving family functioning. Participants will be randomized to one of the two study arms 1)- Intervention group in which participants will receive 3 group sessions of SF programme (8-12 families per group) 2)- Control group (control group will be in the waiting list and receive SF training sessions once the study will be completed).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female primary caregiver to a child aged between 8-15 years * Able to speak and understand Urdu language * Capable to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Families that had already taken part in another family skills training programme in the past 6 months or where the caregiver lived separately from the child * Not the primary caregiver of the child * Unlikely to be available for the duration of the whole study and outcome assessments (e.g., temporary residence).
Contact & Investigator
Salman Shahzad
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05933850 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Mental Health. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05933850 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05933850 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at muqaddasasif@pill.org.pk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05933850 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Karachi, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05933850 clinical trial?
NCT05933850 is sponsored by Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning. The principal investigator is Salman Shahzad at Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning. The trial plans to enroll 90 participants.