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NCT Number: NCT07334769

Religiously Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

This study aims to examine the effect of a newly developed religously oriented cognitive behavioral group therapy program on the level of anxiety and well-being in young adults compared to the traditional cognitive behavioral therapy-based program.

Hypoteses 1 Religiously oriented CBT group therapy will be more effective in reducing participants' general anxiety levels compared to traditional CBT group therapy and the control group, and this effect will continue in the two-month follow-up measurements.

Hypoteses 2 Religiously oriented CBT group therapy will be more effective in increasing participants' levels of well-being compared to traditional CBT group therapy and the control group, and this effect will continue in the two-month follow-up measurements.

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety Disorder (Panic Disorder or GAD) Anxiety Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder Mental Disorders Panic Disorder Well Being

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

İstanbul

Istanbul, Türkiye, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Being between 18 and 45 years of age, Willingness to participate in 10 weekly group sessions, Having a GAD-7 score of 5 or higher, Exhibiting symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder as determined by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5-CV), Having regular access to the internet.

Exclusion criteria

Currently receiving any form of psychological treatment Having previously undergone long-term psychotherapy Having a primary comorbid psychological disorder other than generalized anxiety disorder, Expressing suicidal ideation, Having completed only primary school education

Treatment and study plan

Religiosly Integrated Cognitive Behavioral GroupTherapy

Behavioral

This intervention consists of a structured, group-based, online cognitive behavioral therapy program integrated with participants' spiritual/religious values. The program includes psychoeducation about anxiety, cognitive restructuring, exposure to uncertainty, problem-solving, and behavioral exercises, combined with spiritually framed coping strategies such as meaning-making, patience, gratitude, trust, and values-based reflection. Sessions were delivered weekly in a standardized manualized format by a trained therapist. The intervention aimed to reduce anxiety symptoms and enhance psychological well-being.

Traditional Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy

Behavioral

his intervention consists of a structured, group-based, online cognitive behavioral therapy program focusing on anxiety management. The program includes psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, graduated exposure to anxiety-provoking situations and intolerance of uncertainty, problem-solving, and behavioral exercises. Sessions were delivered weekly in a standardized, manualized format by a trained therapist, without spiritual or religious content.

Waiting Group

Other

Participants assigned to the waitlist control group did not receive any active intervention during the study period and were offered the intervention after completion of post-test assessments.

Primary outcomes

  1. Anxiety

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-test), immediately post-intervention (post-test), and 2-month follow-up.

    The Anxiety Thoughts Inventory (AnTI) is a self-report measure assessing the frequency of anxiety-related thoughts. The total score is calculated by summing item responses, with higher scores indicating greater levels of maladaptive anxious thinking. Lower scores reflect fewer anxiety-related cognitions and improvement over time. Change in scores from baseline to post-intervention and follow-up represents a reduction in anxiety-related thought patterns.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Well-being

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-test), immediately post-intervention (post-test), and 2-month follow-up.

    The PERMA Well-Being Scale is a self-report measure assessing overall psychological well-being across five domains: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Total scores are derived by averaging item responses, with higher scores indicating higher levels of psychological well-being. An increase in total score reflects improvement in overall well-being.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ibn Haldun University

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Registry information

Official study title

Religiously Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jan 12, 2026
Registry last updated
Jan 12, 2026

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